Burke High vs James Island Charter High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Carolina, United States, 7.1 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
James Island Charter High
Charleston · Charter high · Grades 9–12
1,612 students
| Measure | Burke High Charleston, South Carolina | James Island Charter High Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank | #122 of 228 | #10 of 228 |
| National rank | #5001 of 16,910 | #850 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 342 | 1,612 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 1,612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 5.6 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 83% |
| city | Charleston | Charleston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Island Charter High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 63.1).
- •James Island Charter High does better on math proficiency (83% vs 37%).
- •James Island Charter High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 62%).
- •Burke High does better on students per teacher (5.6 vs 15.4).
- •James Island Charter High is the larger school with 1,612 students compared with 342.
- •Burke High is a public school while James Island Charter High 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 James Island Charter High?
On the Success Index (US), James Island Charter High ranks higher (83.1 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 James Island Charter High?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Charleston and Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burke High: 342. James Island Charter High: 1,612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burke High and James Island Charter High rank in South Carolina?
Burke High is 122nd of 228 and James Island Charter High is 10th of 228 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).