Hanahan High vs Matilda F. Dunston Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hanahan High
Hanahan · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,061 students
Matilda F. Dunston Elementary
North Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
569 students
| Measure | Hanahan High Hanahan, South Carolina | Matilda F. Dunston Elementary North Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #115 of 228 | #547 of 688 |
| National rank | #4652 of 16,910 | #36920 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,061 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 1,061 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| city | Hanahan | North Charleston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hanahan High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 32.5).
- •Hanahan High does better on math proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Hanahan High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 27%).
- •Matilda F. Dunston Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.6).
- •Hanahan High is the larger school with 1,061 students compared with 569.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Hanahan High better than Matilda F. Dunston Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hanahan High ranks higher (64.5 vs 32.5 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 Hanahan High and Matilda F. Dunston Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Hanahan and North Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hanahan High: 1,061. Matilda F. Dunston Elementary: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hanahan High and Matilda F. Dunston Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Hanahan High is 115th of 228 and Matilda F. Dunston Elementary is 547th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).