Buist Academy vs Moultrie Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.6 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
Moultrie Middle
Mount Pleasant · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,130 students
| Measure | Buist Academy Charleston, South Carolina | Moultrie Middle Mount Pleasant, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1 of 248 | #10 of 248 |
| National rank | #223 of 15,369 | #1459 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 521 | 1,130 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 1,130 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 76% |
| city | Charleston | Mount Pleasant |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buist Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.0 vs 80.2).
- •Buist Academy does better on math proficiency (91% vs 76%).
- •Buist Academy does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 80%).
- •Buist Academy does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.7).
- •Moultrie Middle is the larger school with 1,130 students compared with 521.
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 Moultrie Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Buist Academy ranks higher (91.0 vs 80.2 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 Moultrie Middle?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Charleston and Mount Pleasant in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buist Academy: 521. Moultrie Middle: 1,130. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buist Academy and Moultrie Middle rank in South Carolina?
Buist Academy is 1st of 248 and Moultrie Middle is 10th of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).