Buist Academy vs Simmons Pinckney Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.0 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
Simmons Pinckney Middle
Charleston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
190 students
| Measure | Buist Academy Charleston, South Carolina | Simmons Pinckney Middle Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1 of 248 | #236 of 248 |
| National rank | #223 of 15,369 | #14168 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 521 | 190 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 190 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 7.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 7% |
| city | Charleston | Charleston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buist Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.0 vs 17.6).
- •Buist Academy does better on math proficiency (91% vs 7%).
- •Buist Academy does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 13%).
- •Simmons Pinckney Middle does better on students per teacher (7.6 vs 14.1).
- •Buist Academy is the larger school with 521 students compared with 190.
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 Simmons Pinckney Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Buist Academy ranks higher (91.0 vs 17.6 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 Simmons Pinckney Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Charleston and Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buist Academy: 521. Simmons Pinckney Middle: 190. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buist Academy and Simmons Pinckney Middle rank in South Carolina?
Buist Academy is 1st of 248 and Simmons Pinckney Middle is 236th of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).