Belle Hall Elementary vs James B. Edwards Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.2 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
James B. Edwards Elementary
Mt. Pleasant · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
767 students
| Measure | Belle Hall Elementary Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina | James B. Edwards Elementary Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #58 of 688 | #143 of 688 |
| National rank | #5286 of 50,301 | #11386 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 649 | 767 |
| Enrollment | 649 | 767 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 62% |
| city | Mt. Pleasant | Mt. Pleasant |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belle Hall Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 69.9).
- •Belle Hall Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 62%).
- •Belle Hall Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 63%).
- •James B. Edwards Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.5).
- •James B. Edwards Elementary is the larger school with 767 students compared with 649.
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 James B. Edwards Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Belle Hall Elementary ranks higher (79.4 vs 69.9 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 James B. Edwards Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Mt. Pleasant and Mt. Pleasant in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle Hall Elementary: 649. James B. Edwards Elementary: 767. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle Hall Elementary and James B. Edwards Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Belle Hall Elementary is 58th of 688 and James B. Edwards Elementary is 143rd of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).