Buist Academy vs Mitchell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.7 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
Mitchell Elementary
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
188 students
| Measure | Buist Academy Charleston, South Carolina | Mitchell Elementary Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1 of 248 | #640 of 688 |
| National rank | #223 of 15,369 | #43537 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 521 | 188 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 188 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 8.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 22% |
| city | Charleston | Charleston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buist Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.0 vs 22.1).
- •Buist Academy does better on math proficiency (91% vs 22%).
- •Buist Academy does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 17%).
- •Mitchell Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 14.1).
- •Buist Academy is the larger school with 521 students compared with 188.
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 Mitchell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Buist Academy ranks higher (91.0 vs 22.1 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 Mitchell Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Charleston and Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buist Academy: 521. Mitchell Elementary: 188. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buist Academy and Mitchell Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Buist Academy is 1st of 248 and Mitchell Elementary is 640th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).