Camden Elementary vs The Montessori School of Camden
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Camden Elementary
Camden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
644 students
The Montessori School of Camden
Camden · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
112 students
| Measure | Camden Elementary Camden, South Carolina | The Montessori School of Camden Camden, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #417 of 688 | #644 of 688 |
| National rank | #27358 of 50,301 | #44188 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 644 | 112 |
| Enrollment | 644 | 112 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 10% |
| city | Camden | Camden |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Camden Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 21.1).
- •Camden Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 10%).
- •Camden Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 30%).
- •The Montessori School of Camden does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 15.0).
- •Camden Elementary is the larger school with 644 students compared with 112.
- •Camden Elementary is a public school while The Montessori School of Camden 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 Camden Elementary better than The Montessori School of Camden?
On the Success Index (US), Camden Elementary ranks higher (46.7 vs 21.1 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 Camden Elementary and The Montessori School of Camden?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Camden and Camden in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Camden Elementary: 644. The Montessori School of Camden: 112. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Camden Elementary and The Montessori School of Camden rank in South Carolina?
Camden Elementary is 417th of 688 and The Montessori School of Camden is 644th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).