Charleston Development Academy vs Discovery Charter of Lancaster
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 227 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charleston Development Academy
Charleston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
151 students
Discovery Charter of Lancaster
Lancaster · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
146 students
| Measure | Charleston Development Academy Charleston, South Carolina | Discovery Charter of Lancaster Lancaster, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #526 of 688 | #364 of 688 |
| National rank | #35186 of 50,301 | #24796 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 151 | 146 |
| Enrollment | 151 | 146 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 44.5% |
| city | Charleston | Lancaster |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Charter of Lancaster scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.5 vs 35.1).
- •Discovery Charter of Lancaster does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 32%).
- •Discovery Charter of Lancaster does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 37%).
- •Charleston Development Academy does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 16.2).
- •Charleston Development Academy is the larger school with 151 students compared with 146.
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 Development Academy better than Discovery Charter of Lancaster?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Charter of Lancaster ranks higher (50.5 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 Development Academy and Discovery Charter of Lancaster?
About 227 km in a straight line, between Charleston and Lancaster in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charleston Development Academy: 151. Discovery Charter of Lancaster: 146. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charleston Development Academy and Discovery Charter of Lancaster rank in South Carolina?
Charleston Development Academy is 526th of 688 and Discovery Charter of Lancaster is 364th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).