James Island Charter High vs South Carolina Preparatory Leadership School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Carolina, United States, 320 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
South Carolina Preparatory Leadership School
Anderson · Charter high · Grades 6–12
1,005 students
| Measure | James Island Charter High Charleston, South Carolina | South Carolina Preparatory Leadership School Anderson, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 5% | 0 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #10 of 228 | #228 of 228 |
| National rank | #850 of 16,910 | #16908 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,612 | 1,005 |
| Enrollment | 1,612 | 1,005 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 62.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | – |
| Math proficiency | 83% | – |
| city | Charleston | Anderson |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Island Charter High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 0.4).
- •James Island Charter High does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 62.8).
- •James Island Charter High is the larger school with 1,612 students compared with 1,005.
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 South Carolina Preparatory Leadership School?
On the Success Index (US), James Island Charter High ranks higher (83.1 vs 0.4 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 South Carolina Preparatory Leadership School?
About 320 km in a straight line, between Charleston and Anderson in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Island Charter High: 1,612. South Carolina Preparatory Leadership School: 1,005. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Island Charter High and South Carolina Preparatory Leadership School rank in South Carolina?
James Island Charter High is 10th of 228 and South Carolina Preparatory Leadership School is 228th of 228 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).