James Simons Montessori vs Sanders-Clyde Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Simons Montessori
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
392 students
Sanders-Clyde Elementary
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
369 students
| Measure | James Simons Montessori Charleston, South Carolina | Sanders-Clyde Elementary Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #655 of 688 | #636 of 688 |
| National rank | #44657 of 50,301 | #43178 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 392 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| city | Charleston | Charleston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sanders-Clyde Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.7 vs 20.3).
- •James Simons Montessori does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •James Simons Montessori does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Sanders-Clyde Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 14.5).
- •James Simons Montessori is the larger school with 392 students compared with 369.
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 Simons Montessori better than Sanders-Clyde Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sanders-Clyde Elementary ranks higher (22.7 vs 20.3 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 Simons Montessori and Sanders-Clyde Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Charleston and Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Simons Montessori: 392. Sanders-Clyde Elementary: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Simons Montessori and Sanders-Clyde Elementary rank in South Carolina?
James Simons Montessori is 655th of 688 and Sanders-Clyde Elementary is 636th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).