Charles Pinckney Elementary vs Thomas C. Cario Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 262 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Pinckney Elementary
Mt. Pleasant · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
644 students
Thomas C. Cario Middle
Mt. Pleasant · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,105 students
| Measure | Charles Pinckney Elementary Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina | Thomas C. Cario Middle Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #54 of 688 | #11 of 248 |
| National rank | #4815 of 50,301 | #1605 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 644 | 1,105 |
| Enrollment | 644 | 1,105 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 75% |
| city | Mt. Pleasant | Mt. Pleasant |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles Pinckney Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 79.3).
- •Charles Pinckney Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 75%).
- •Charles Pinckney Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 75%).
- •Thomas C. Cario Middle does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.4).
- •Thomas C. Cario Middle is the larger school with 1,105 students compared with 644.
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 Charles Pinckney Elementary better than Thomas C. Cario Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Charles Pinckney Elementary ranks higher (80.3 vs 79.3 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 Charles Pinckney Elementary and Thomas C. Cario Middle?
About 262 m in a straight line, between Mt. Pleasant and Mt. Pleasant in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Pinckney Elementary: 644. Thomas C. Cario Middle: 1,105. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Pinckney Elementary and Thomas C. Cario Middle rank in South Carolina?
Charles Pinckney Elementary is 54th of 688 and Thomas C. Cario Middle is 11th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).