Coastal Montessori Charter vs Waccamaw Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coastal Montessori Charter
Pawleys Island · Charter elementary · Grades 1–8
242 students
Waccamaw Elementary
Pawleys Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
543 students
| Measure | Coastal Montessori Charter Pawleys Island, South Carolina | Waccamaw Elementary Pawleys Island, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #285 of 688 | #12 of 688 |
| National rank | #19505 of 50,301 | #1655 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 242 | 543 |
| Enrollment | 242 | 543 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 87% |
| city | Pawleys Island | Pawleys Island |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waccamaw Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.0 vs 58.1).
- •Waccamaw Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 37%).
- •Waccamaw Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Coastal Montessori Charter does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.2).
- •Waccamaw Elementary is the larger school with 543 students compared with 242.
- •Coastal Montessori Charter is a charter school while Waccamaw Elementary is a public 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 Coastal Montessori Charter better than Waccamaw Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Waccamaw Elementary ranks higher (87.0 vs 58.1 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 Coastal Montessori Charter and Waccamaw Elementary?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Pawleys Island and Pawleys Island in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coastal Montessori Charter: 242. Waccamaw Elementary: 543. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coastal Montessori Charter and Waccamaw Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Coastal Montessori Charter is 285th of 688 and Waccamaw Elementary is 12th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).