Charleston School of the Arts vs Lowcountry Acceleration Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.7 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
Lowcountry Acceleration Academy
N Charleston · Charter high · Grades 9–12
619 students
| Measure | Charleston School of the Arts North Charleston, South Carolina | Lowcountry Acceleration Academy N Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 0 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #11 of 228 | #227 of 228 |
| National rank | #883 of 16,910 | #16905 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,102 | 619 |
| Enrollment | 1,102 | 619 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 44.2 |
| 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 0.4).
- •Charleston School of the Arts does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 44.2).
- •Charleston School of the Arts is the larger school with 1,102 students compared with 619.
- •Charleston School of the Arts is a public school while Lowcountry Acceleration 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 Lowcountry Acceleration Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Charleston School of the Arts ranks higher (82.9 vs 0.4 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 Lowcountry Acceleration Academy?
About 2.7 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. Lowcountry Acceleration Academy: 619. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charleston School of the Arts and Lowcountry Acceleration Academy rank in South Carolina?
Charleston School of the Arts is 11th of 228 and Lowcountry Acceleration Academy is 227th of 228 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).