Belle Hall Elementary vs Philip Simmons High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 7.8 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
Philip Simmons High
Charleston · Public high · Grades 9–12
797 students
| Measure | Belle Hall Elementary Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina | Philip Simmons High Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #58 of 688 | #70 of 228 |
| National rank | #5286 of 50,301 | #2790 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 649 | 797 |
| Enrollment | 649 | 797 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 62% |
| city | Mt. Pleasant | Charleston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belle Hall Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 72.1).
- •Belle Hall Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 62%).
- •Belle Hall Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 72%).
- •Philip Simmons High does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.5).
- •Philip Simmons High is the larger school with 797 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 Philip Simmons High?
On the Success Index (US), Belle Hall Elementary ranks higher (79.4 vs 72.1 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 Philip Simmons High?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Mt. Pleasant and Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle Hall Elementary: 649. Philip Simmons High: 797. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle Hall Elementary and Philip Simmons High rank in South Carolina?
Belle Hall Elementary is 58th of 688 and Philip Simmons High is 70th of 228 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).