Burke High vs C. A. Johnson High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Carolina, United States, 169 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burke High
Charleston · Public high · Grades 9–12
342 students
C. A. Johnson High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
344 students
| Measure | Burke High Charleston, South Carolina | C. A. Johnson High Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #122 of 228 | #22 of 228 |
| National rank | #5001 of 16,910 | #1157 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 342 | 344 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 344 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 5.6 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| city | Charleston | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •C. A. Johnson High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 63.1).
- •C. A. Johnson High does better on math proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •C. A. Johnson High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Burke High does better on students per teacher (5.6 vs 9.1).
- •C. A. Johnson High is the larger school with 344 students compared with 342.
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 Burke High better than C. A. Johnson High?
On the Success Index (US), C. A. Johnson High ranks higher (80.7 vs 63.1 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 Burke High and C. A. Johnson High?
About 169 km in a straight line, between Charleston and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burke High: 342. C. A. Johnson High: 344. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burke High and C. A. Johnson High rank in South Carolina?
Burke High is 122nd of 228 and C. A. Johnson High is 22nd of 228 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).