Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy vs Carolina School for Inquiry
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 91 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy
Trenton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
118 students
Carolina School for Inquiry
Columbia · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
114 students
| Measure | Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy Trenton, South Carolina | Carolina School for Inquiry Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #585 of 688 | #627 of 688 |
| National rank | #39898 of 50,301 | #42872 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 118 | 114 |
| Enrollment | 118 | 114 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 22% |
| city | Trenton | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.8 vs 23.1).
- •Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 22%).
- •Carolina School for Inquiry does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 24.5%).
- •Carolina School for Inquiry does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.8).
- •Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy is the larger school with 118 students compared with 114.
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 Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy better than Carolina School for Inquiry?
On the Success Index (US), Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy ranks higher (27.8 vs 23.1 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 Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy and Carolina School for Inquiry?
About 91 km in a straight line, between Trenton and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy: 118. Carolina School for Inquiry: 114. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy and Carolina School for Inquiry rank in South Carolina?
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy is 585th of 688 and Carolina School for Inquiry is 627th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).