James B. Edwards Elementary vs Mt. Pleasant Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.4 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
Mt. Pleasant Academy
Mount Pleasant · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
630 students
| Measure | James B. Edwards Elementary Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina | Mt. Pleasant Academy Mount Pleasant, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #143 of 688 | #46 of 688 |
| National rank | #11386 of 50,301 | #4168 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 767 | 630 |
| Enrollment | 767 | 630 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 82% |
| city | Mt. Pleasant | Mount Pleasant |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mt. Pleasant Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 69.9).
- •Mt. Pleasant Academy does better on math proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Mt. Pleasant Academy does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 63%).
- •James B. Edwards Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.6).
- •James B. Edwards Elementary is the larger school with 767 students compared with 630.
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 Mt. Pleasant Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Mt. Pleasant Academy ranks higher (81.5 vs 69.9 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 Mt. Pleasant Academy?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Mt. Pleasant and Mount Pleasant in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James B. Edwards Elementary: 767. Mt. Pleasant Academy: 630. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James B. Edwards Elementary and Mt. Pleasant Academy rank in South Carolina?
James B. Edwards Elementary is 143rd of 688 and Mt. Pleasant Academy is 46th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).