Carolina School for Inquiry vs The Montessori School of Camden
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 41 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carolina School for Inquiry
Columbia · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
114 students
The Montessori School of Camden
Camden · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
112 students
| Measure | Carolina School for Inquiry Columbia, South Carolina | The Montessori School of Camden Camden, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #627 of 688 | #644 of 688 |
| National rank | #42872 of 50,301 | #44188 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 114 | 112 |
| Enrollment | 114 | 112 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 10% |
| city | Columbia | Camden |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carolina School for Inquiry scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.1 vs 21.1).
- •Carolina School for Inquiry does better on math proficiency (22% vs 10%).
- •The Montessori School of Camden does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •The Montessori School of Camden does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 9.5).
- •Carolina School for Inquiry is the larger school with 114 students compared with 112.
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 Carolina School for Inquiry better than The Montessori School of Camden?
On the Success Index (US), Carolina School for Inquiry ranks higher (23.1 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 Carolina School for Inquiry and The Montessori School of Camden?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Camden in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carolina School for Inquiry: 114. The Montessori School of Camden: 112. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carolina School for Inquiry and The Montessori School of Camden rank in South Carolina?
Carolina School for Inquiry is 627th of 688 and The Montessori School of Camden is 644th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).