James Island Charter High vs Murray-LaSaine Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Island Charter High
Charleston · Charter high · Grades 9–12
1,612 students
Murray-LaSaine Montessori
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
347 students
| Measure | James Island Charter High Charleston, South Carolina | Murray-LaSaine Montessori Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 5% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #10 of 228 | #377 of 688 |
| National rank | #850 of 16,910 | #25837 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,612 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 1,612 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 42% |
| city | Charleston | Charleston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Island Charter High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 49.0).
- •James Island Charter High does better on math proficiency (83% vs 42%).
- •James Island Charter High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 52%).
- •Murray-LaSaine Montessori does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.4).
- •James Island Charter High is the larger school with 1,612 students compared with 347.
- •James Island Charter High is a charter school while Murray-LaSaine Montessori is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Island Charter High better than Murray-LaSaine Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), James Island Charter High ranks higher (83.1 vs 49.0 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 James Island Charter High and Murray-LaSaine Montessori?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Charleston and Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Island Charter High: 1,612. Murray-LaSaine Montessori: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Island Charter High and Murray-LaSaine Montessori rank in South Carolina?
James Island Charter High is 10th of 228 and Murray-LaSaine Montessori is 377th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).