Compass Collegiate Academy vs North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.5 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
North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary
North Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
399 students
| Measure | Compass Collegiate Academy N Charleston, South Carolina | North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary North Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #336 of 688 | #534 of 688 |
| National rank | #22207 of 50,301 | #35806 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 155 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 155 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 31% |
| Math proficiency | – | 31% |
| 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 34.2).
- •North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 14.1).
- •North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary is the larger school with 399 students compared with 155.
- •Compass Collegiate Academy is a charter school while North Charleston Creative Arts 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 Compass Collegiate Academy better than North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Compass Collegiate Academy ranks higher (54.2 vs 34.2 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 North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between N Charleston and North Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Compass Collegiate Academy: 155. North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Compass Collegiate Academy and North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Compass Collegiate Academy is 336th of 688 and North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary is 534th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).