Allegro Charter School of Music vs Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allegro Charter School of Music
North Charleston · Charter high · Grades 6–12
250 students
Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori
North Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
471 students
| Measure | Allegro Charter School of Music North Charleston, South Carolina | Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori North Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #202 of 228 | #490 of 688 |
| National rank | #12755 of 16,910 | #32898 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 250 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 250 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 32% |
| city | North Charleston | North Charleston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 32.5).
- •Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori does better on math proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •Allegro Charter School of Music does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 13.1).
- •Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori is the larger school with 471 students compared with 250.
- •Allegro Charter School of Music is a charter school while Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Allegro Charter School of Music better than Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori ranks higher (38.6 vs 32.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Allegro Charter School of Music and Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between North Charleston and North Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Allegro Charter School of Music: 250. Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Allegro Charter School of Music and Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori rank in South Carolina?
Allegro Charter School of Music is 202nd of 228 and Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori is 490th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).