Burke High vs Mitchell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 589 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
Mitchell Elementary
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
188 students
| Measure | Burke High Charleston, South Carolina | Mitchell Elementary Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #122 of 228 | #640 of 688 |
| National rank | #5001 of 16,910 | #43537 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 342 | 188 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 188 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 5.6 | 8.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 17% |
| 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 22.1).
- •Burke High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Burke High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 17%).
- •Burke High does better on students per teacher (5.6 vs 8.2).
- •Burke High is the larger school with 342 students compared with 188.
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 Mitchell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Burke High ranks higher (63.1 vs 22.1 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 Mitchell Elementary?
About 589 m in a straight line, between Charleston and Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burke High: 342. Mitchell Elementary: 188. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burke High and Mitchell Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Burke High is 122nd of 228 and Mitchell Elementary is 640th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).