Drayton Hall Elementary vs West Ashley High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.8 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
West Ashley High
Charleston · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,069 students
| Measure | Drayton Hall Elementary Charleston, South Carolina | West Ashley High Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #202 of 688 | #73 of 228 |
| National rank | #15309 of 50,301 | #2913 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 640 | 2,069 |
| Enrollment | 640 | 2,069 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 65% |
| city | Charleston | Charleston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Ashley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.6 vs 64.2).
- •West Ashley High does better on math proficiency (65% vs 62%).
- •West Ashley High does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 57%).
- •Drayton Hall Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.6).
- •West Ashley High is the larger school with 2,069 students compared with 640.
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 West Ashley High?
On the Success Index (US), West Ashley High ranks higher (71.6 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 West Ashley High?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Charleston and Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drayton Hall Elementary: 640. West Ashley High: 2,069. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drayton Hall Elementary and West Ashley High rank in South Carolina?
Drayton Hall Elementary is 202nd of 688 and West Ashley High is 73rd of 228 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).