Charleston School of the Arts vs Compass Collegiate Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charleston School of the Arts
North Charleston · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,102 students
Compass Collegiate Academy
N Charleston · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
155 students
| Measure | Charleston School of the Arts North Charleston, South Carolina | Compass Collegiate Academy N Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #11 of 228 | #336 of 688 |
| National rank | #883 of 16,910 | #22207 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 1,102 | 155 |
| Enrollment | 1,102 | 155 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | – |
| Math proficiency | 83% | – |
| city | North Charleston | N Charleston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charleston School of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 54.2).
- •Compass Collegiate Academy does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.0).
- •Charleston School of the Arts is the larger school with 1,102 students compared with 155.
- •Charleston School of the Arts is a public school while Compass Collegiate Academy is a charter 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 School of the Arts better than Compass Collegiate Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Charleston School of the Arts ranks higher (82.9 vs 54.2 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 School of the Arts and Compass Collegiate Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between North Charleston and N Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charleston School of the Arts: 1,102. Compass Collegiate Academy: 155. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charleston School of the Arts and Compass Collegiate Academy rank in South Carolina?
Charleston School of the Arts is 11th of 228 and Compass Collegiate Academy is 336th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).