Burke High vs James Simons Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 914 m 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 Simons Montessori
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
392 students
| Measure | Burke High Charleston, South Carolina | James Simons Montessori Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #122 of 228 | #655 of 688 |
| National rank | #5001 of 16,910 | #44657 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 342 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 5.6 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| city | Charleston | Charleston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burke High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.1 vs 20.3).
- •Burke High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Burke High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 27%).
- •Burke High does better on students per teacher (5.6 vs 14.5).
- •James Simons Montessori is the larger school with 392 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 James Simons Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Burke High ranks higher (63.1 vs 20.3 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 Simons Montessori?
About 914 m in a straight line, between Charleston and Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burke High: 342. James Simons Montessori: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burke High and James Simons Montessori rank in South Carolina?
Burke High is 122nd of 228 and James Simons Montessori is 655th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).