East Cooper Montessori Charter vs Mt. Pleasant Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.2 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
Mt. Pleasant Academy
Mount Pleasant · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
630 students
| Measure | East Cooper Montessori Charter Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina | Mt. Pleasant Academy Mount Pleasant, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #40 of 688 | #46 of 688 |
| National rank | #3940 of 50,301 | #4168 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 433 | 630 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 630 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 82% |
| city | Mt. Pleasant | Mount Pleasant |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (81.9 vs 81.5).
- •Mt. Pleasant Academy does better on math proficiency (82% vs 71%).
- •Mt. Pleasant Academy does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 79%).
- •East Cooper Montessori Charter does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.6).
- •Mt. Pleasant Academy is the larger school with 630 students compared with 433.
- •East Cooper Montessori Charter is a charter school while Mt. Pleasant Academy 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 Mt. Pleasant Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are East Cooper Montessori Charter and Mt. Pleasant Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Mt. Pleasant and Mount Pleasant in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Cooper Montessori Charter: 433. Mt. Pleasant Academy: 630. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Cooper Montessori Charter and Mt. Pleasant Academy rank in South Carolina?
East Cooper Montessori Charter is 40th of 688 and Mt. Pleasant Academy is 46th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).