Burke High vs Charleston Charter School for Math and Science
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.1 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
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science
Charleston · Charter high · Grades 6–12
573 students
| Measure | Burke High Charleston, South Carolina | Charleston Charter School for Math and Science Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #122 of 228 | #181 of 228 |
| National rank | #5001 of 16,910 | #10065 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 342 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 5.6 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 29% |
| city | Charleston | Charleston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burke High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.1 vs 43.5).
- •Burke High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Burke High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Burke High does better on students per teacher (5.6 vs 11.9).
- •Charleston Charter School for Math and Science is the larger school with 573 students compared with 342.
- •Burke High is a public school while Charleston Charter School for Math and Science 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 Burke High better than Charleston Charter School for Math and Science?
On the Success Index (US), Burke High ranks higher (63.1 vs 43.5 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 Charleston Charter School for Math and Science?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Charleston and Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burke High: 342. Charleston Charter School for Math and Science: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burke High and Charleston Charter School for Math and Science rank in South Carolina?
Burke High is 122nd of 228 and Charleston Charter School for Math and Science is 181st of 228 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).