Matilda Dunston Elementary School

Matilda Dunston Elementary School is an elementary school in North Charleston, SC, located at 1825 Remount Rd. It operates within the Charleston County School District, which is the second-largest school system in SC. The district serves approximately 50,000 students across 88 schools and specialized programs, representing a blend of urban, suburban, and rural environments spanning 1,300 square miles along the coast. As part of this district, the school provides educational opportunities within a system that offers diverse options, including neighborhood, magnet, International Baccalaureate, Montessori, and charter schools. The district’s portfolio includes programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, music, creative and performing arts, career and technical preparation, and military tracks. The district is led by Superintendent Anita W. Huggins, who has served the district for over 25 years and has implemented initiatives such as a Weighted Student Funding Formula and increased teacher pay, making CCSD teachers the highest paid in the state. The district also partners with MUSC Health Sports Medicine to provide athletic trainers and physician support for student-athletes across the system.