Chicora Elementary vs Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 824 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chicora Elementary
North Charleston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
316 students
Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center
North Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
244 students
| Measure | Chicora Elementary North Charleston, South Carolina | Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center North Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #650 of 688 | #654 of 688 |
| National rank | #44442 of 50,301 | #44605 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 316 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 316 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| city | North Charleston | North Charleston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (20.6 vs 20.4).
- •Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 7.5%).
- •Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 9.6).
- •Chicora Elementary is the larger school with 316 students compared with 244.
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 Chicora Elementary better than Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chicora Elementary and Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center?
About 824 m in a straight line, between North Charleston and North Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chicora Elementary: 316. Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chicora Elementary and Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center rank in South Carolina?
Chicora Elementary is 650th of 688 and Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center is 654th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).