Belle Hall Elementary vs East Cooper Montessori Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle Hall Elementary
Mt. Pleasant · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
649 students
East Cooper Montessori Charter
Mt. Pleasant · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
433 students
| Measure | Belle Hall Elementary Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina | East Cooper Montessori Charter Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #58 of 688 | #40 of 688 |
| National rank | #5286 of 50,301 | #3940 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 649 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 649 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 71% |
| city | Mt. Pleasant | Mt. Pleasant |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Cooper Montessori Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 79.4).
- •Belle Hall Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 71%).
- •East Cooper Montessori Charter does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 78%).
- •East Cooper Montessori Charter does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.5).
- •Belle Hall Elementary is the larger school with 649 students compared with 433.
- •Belle Hall Elementary is a public school while East Cooper Montessori Charter is a charter 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 Belle Hall Elementary better than East Cooper Montessori Charter?
On the Success Index (US), East Cooper Montessori Charter ranks higher (81.9 vs 79.4 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 Belle Hall Elementary and East Cooper Montessori Charter?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Mt. Pleasant and Mt. Pleasant in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle Hall Elementary: 649. East Cooper Montessori Charter: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle Hall Elementary and East Cooper Montessori Charter rank in South Carolina?
Belle Hall Elementary is 58th of 688 and East Cooper Montessori Charter is 40th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).