Forest Hills Elementary vs Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 65 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Hills Elementary
Walterboro · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
472 students
Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori
North Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
471 students
| Measure | Forest Hills Elementary Walterboro, South Carolina | Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori North Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #616 of 688 | #490 of 688 |
| National rank | #41922 of 50,301 | #32898 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 472 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 32% |
| city | Walterboro | North Charleston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 24.6).
- •Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori does better on math proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Forest Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.1).
- •Forest Hills Elementary is the larger school with 472 students compared with 471.
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 Forest Hills Elementary better than Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori ranks higher (38.6 vs 24.6 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 Forest Hills Elementary and Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori?
About 65 km in a straight line, between Walterboro and North Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hills Elementary: 472. Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hills Elementary and Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori rank in South Carolina?
Forest Hills Elementary is 616th of 688 and Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori is 490th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).