Compass Collegiate Academy vs Morningside Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Compass Collegiate Academy
N Charleston · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
155 students
Morningside Middle
North Charleston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
552 students
| Measure | Compass Collegiate Academy N Charleston, South Carolina | Morningside Middle North Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #336 of 688 | #234 of 248 |
| National rank | #22207 of 50,301 | #14053 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 155 | 552 |
| Enrollment | 155 | 552 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 11% |
| Math proficiency | – | 8% |
| city | N Charleston | North Charleston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Compass Collegiate Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.2 vs 18.3).
- •Morningside Middle does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.1).
- •Morningside Middle is the larger school with 552 students compared with 155.
- •Compass Collegiate Academy is a charter school while Morningside Middle 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 Compass Collegiate Academy better than Morningside Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Compass Collegiate Academy ranks higher (54.2 vs 18.3 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 Compass Collegiate Academy and Morningside Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between N Charleston and North Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Compass Collegiate Academy: 155. Morningside Middle: 552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Compass Collegiate Academy and Morningside Middle rank in South Carolina?
Compass Collegiate Academy is 336th of 688 and Morningside Middle is 234th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).