Charleston School of the Arts vs North Charleston Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.7 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
North Charleston Elementary
North Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
329 students
| Measure | Charleston School of the Arts North Charleston, South Carolina | North Charleston Elementary North Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #11 of 228 | #588 of 688 |
| National rank | #883 of 16,910 | #40044 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,102 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 1,102 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 31% |
| city | North Charleston | North Charleston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charleston School of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 27.6).
- •Charleston School of the Arts does better on math proficiency (83% vs 31%).
- •Charleston School of the Arts does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 22%).
- •North Charleston Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 16.0).
- •Charleston School of the Arts is the larger school with 1,102 students compared with 329.
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 North Charleston Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Charleston School of the Arts ranks higher (82.9 vs 27.6 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 North Charleston Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between North Charleston and North Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charleston School of the Arts: 1,102. North Charleston Elementary: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charleston School of the Arts and North Charleston Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Charleston School of the Arts is 11th of 228 and North Charleston Elementary is 588th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).