James B. Edwards Elementary vs Lucy Garrett Beckham High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James B. Edwards Elementary
Mt. Pleasant · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
767 students
Lucy Garrett Beckham High
Mt. Pleasant · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,757 students
| Measure | James B. Edwards Elementary Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina | Lucy Garrett Beckham High Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #143 of 688 | #204 of 228 |
| National rank | #11386 of 50,301 | #13050 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 767 | 1,757 |
| Enrollment | 767 | 1,757 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | – |
| Math proficiency | 62% | – |
| city | Mt. Pleasant | Mt. Pleasant |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James B. Edwards Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 31.3).
- •James B. Edwards Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.4).
- •Lucy Garrett Beckham High is the larger school with 1,757 students compared with 767.
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 James B. Edwards Elementary better than Lucy Garrett Beckham High?
On the Success Index (US), James B. Edwards Elementary ranks higher (69.9 vs 31.3 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 James B. Edwards Elementary and Lucy Garrett Beckham High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Mt. Pleasant and Mt. Pleasant in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James B. Edwards Elementary: 767. Lucy Garrett Beckham High: 1,757. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James B. Edwards Elementary and Lucy Garrett Beckham High rank in South Carolina?
James B. Edwards Elementary is 143rd of 688 and Lucy Garrett Beckham High is 204th of 228 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).