Harbor View Elementary vs James Island Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harbor View Elementary
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
621 students
James Island Elementary
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
580 students
| Measure | Harbor View Elementary Charleston, South Carolina | James Island Elementary Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #77 of 688 | #299 of 688 |
| National rank | #6697 of 50,301 | #20274 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 621 | 580 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 580 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 52% |
| city | Charleston | Charleston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harbor View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.0 vs 57.0).
- •Harbor View Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 52%).
- •Harbor View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 52%).
- •James Island Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.8).
- •Harbor View Elementary is the larger school with 621 students compared with 580.
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 Harbor View Elementary better than James Island Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Harbor View Elementary ranks higher (77.0 vs 57.0 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 Harbor View Elementary and James Island Elementary?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Charleston and Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harbor View Elementary: 621. James Island Elementary: 580. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harbor View Elementary and James Island Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Harbor View Elementary is 77th of 688 and James Island Elementary is 299th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).