East Cooper Montessori Charter vs James B. Edwards Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Cooper Montessori Charter
Mt. Pleasant · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
433 students
James B. Edwards Elementary
Mt. Pleasant · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
767 students
| Measure | East Cooper Montessori Charter Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina | James B. Edwards Elementary Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #40 of 688 | #143 of 688 |
| National rank | #3940 of 50,301 | #11386 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 433 | 767 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 767 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 62% |
| city | Mt. Pleasant | Mt. Pleasant |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Cooper Montessori Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 69.9).
- •East Cooper Montessori Charter does better on math proficiency (71% vs 62%).
- •East Cooper Montessori Charter does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 63%).
- •East Cooper Montessori Charter does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.5).
- •James B. Edwards Elementary is the larger school with 767 students compared with 433.
- •East Cooper Montessori Charter is a charter school while James B. Edwards 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 East Cooper Montessori Charter better than James B. Edwards Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), East Cooper Montessori Charter ranks higher (81.9 vs 69.9 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 East Cooper Montessori Charter and James B. Edwards Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Mt. Pleasant and Mt. Pleasant in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Cooper Montessori Charter: 433. James B. Edwards Elementary: 767. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Cooper Montessori Charter and James B. Edwards Elementary rank in South Carolina?
East Cooper Montessori Charter is 40th of 688 and James B. Edwards Elementary is 143rd of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).