Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School vs DeRenne Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School
Savannah · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
216 students
DeRenne Middle School
Savannah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
484 students
| Measure | Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School Savannah, Georgia | DeRenne Middle School Savannah, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1169 of 1,308 | #403 of 482 |
| National rank | #46265 of 50,301 | #14015 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 216 | 484 |
| Enrollment | 216 | 484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.1% | 94% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| city | Savannah | Savannah |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.6 vs 18.5).
- •Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.1% vs 94%).
- •DeRenne Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 18.0).
- •DeRenne Middle School is the larger school with 484 students compared with 216.
- •Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School is a charter school while DeRenne Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School better than DeRenne Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School and DeRenne Middle School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Savannah and Savannah in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School: 216. DeRenne Middle School: 484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School and DeRenne Middle School rank in Georgia?
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School is 1169th of 1,308 and DeRenne Middle School is 403rd of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).