Buist Academy vs Charleston Development Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buist Academy
Charleston · Public middle · Grades 3–8
521 students
Charleston Development Academy
Charleston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
151 students
| Measure | Buist Academy Charleston, South Carolina | Charleston Development Academy Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1 of 248 | #526 of 688 |
| National rank | #223 of 15,369 | #35186 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 521 | 151 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 151 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 32% |
| city | Charleston | Charleston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buist Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.0 vs 35.1).
- •Buist Academy does better on math proficiency (91% vs 32%).
- •Buist Academy does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 37%).
- •Charleston Development Academy does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.1).
- •Buist Academy is the larger school with 521 students compared with 151.
- •Buist Academy is a public school while Charleston Development Academy 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 Buist Academy better than Charleston Development Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Buist Academy ranks higher (91.0 vs 35.1 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 Buist Academy and Charleston Development Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Charleston and Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buist Academy: 521. Charleston Development Academy: 151. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buist Academy and Charleston Development Academy rank in South Carolina?
Buist Academy is 1st of 248 and Charleston Development Academy is 526th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).