Belle Hall Elementary vs Philip Simmons Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 7.3 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 Middle
Wando · Public middle · Grades 5–8
473 students
| Measure | Belle Hall Elementary Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina | Philip Simmons Middle Wando, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #58 of 688 | #125 of 248 |
| National rank | #5286 of 50,301 | #9280 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 649 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 649 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 32% |
| city | Mt. Pleasant | Wando |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belle Hall Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 42.5).
- •Belle Hall Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 32%).
- •Belle Hall Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 50%).
- •Philip Simmons Middle does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.5).
- •Belle Hall Elementary is the larger school with 649 students compared with 473.
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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Belle Hall Elementary ranks higher (79.4 vs 42.5 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 Belle Hall Elementary and Philip Simmons Middle?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Mt. Pleasant and Wando in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle Hall Elementary: 649. Philip Simmons Middle: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle Hall Elementary and Philip Simmons Middle rank in South Carolina?
Belle Hall Elementary is 58th of 688 and Philip Simmons Middle is 125th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).