Charleston Charter School for Math and Science vs Charleston Development Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science
Charleston · Charter high · Grades 6–12
573 students
Charleston Development Academy
Charleston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
151 students
| Measure | Charleston Charter School for Math and Science Charleston, South Carolina | Charleston Development Academy Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #181 of 228 | #526 of 688 |
| National rank | #10065 of 16,910 | #35186 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 573 | 151 |
| Enrollment | 573 | 151 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 32% |
| city | Charleston | Charleston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charleston Charter School for Math and Science scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.5 vs 35.1).
- •Charleston Development Academy does better on math proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Charleston Charter School for Math and Science does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Charleston Development Academy does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.9).
- •Charleston Charter School for Math and Science is the larger school with 573 students compared with 151.
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 Charleston Charter School for Math and Science better than Charleston Development Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Charleston Charter School for Math and Science ranks higher (43.5 vs 35.1 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 Charleston Charter School for Math and Science and Charleston Development Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Charleston and Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science: 573. Charleston Development Academy: 151. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charleston Charter School for Math and Science and Charleston Development Academy rank in South Carolina?
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science is 181st of 228 and Charleston Development Academy is 526th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).