Drayton Hall Elementary vs Montessori Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drayton Hall Elementary
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
640 students
Montessori Community School
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
280 students
| Measure | Drayton Hall Elementary Charleston, South Carolina | Montessori Community School Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #202 of 688 | #57 of 688 |
| National rank | #15309 of 50,301 | #5192 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 640 | 280 |
| Enrollment | 640 | 280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| city | Charleston | Charleston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montessori Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 64.2).
- •Montessori Community School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Montessori Community School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 57%).
- •Drayton Hall Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.5).
- •Drayton Hall Elementary is the larger school with 640 students compared with 280.
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 Drayton Hall Elementary better than Montessori Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Montessori Community School ranks higher (79.6 vs 64.2 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 Drayton Hall Elementary and Montessori Community School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Charleston and Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drayton Hall Elementary: 640. Montessori Community School: 280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drayton Hall Elementary and Montessori Community School rank in South Carolina?
Drayton Hall Elementary is 202nd of 688 and Montessori Community School is 57th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).