Charleston Charter School for Math and Science vs James Simons Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 235 m 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
James Simons Montessori
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
392 students
| Measure | Charleston Charter School for Math and Science Charleston, South Carolina | James Simons Montessori Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #181 of 228 | #655 of 688 |
| National rank | #10065 of 16,910 | #44657 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 573 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 573 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 22% |
| 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 20.3).
- •Charleston Charter School for Math and Science does better on math proficiency (29% vs 22%).
- •Charleston Charter School for Math and Science does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Charleston Charter School for Math and Science does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.5).
- •Charleston Charter School for Math and Science is the larger school with 573 students compared with 392.
- •Charleston Charter School for Math and Science is a charter school while James Simons Montessori is a public 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 Charleston Charter School for Math and Science better than James Simons Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Charleston Charter School for Math and Science ranks higher (43.5 vs 20.3 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 Charleston Charter School for Math and Science and James Simons Montessori?
About 235 m in a straight line, between Charleston and Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science: 573. James Simons Montessori: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charleston Charter School for Math and Science and James Simons Montessori rank in South Carolina?
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science is 181st of 228 and James Simons Montessori is 655th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).