Lady's Island Elementary vs Sea Islands Heritage Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lady's Island Elementary
Beaufort · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
241 students
Sea Islands Heritage Academy
Beaufort · Charter middle · Grades 6–7
38 students
| Measure | Lady's Island Elementary Beaufort, South Carolina | Sea Islands Heritage Academy Beaufort, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #382 of 688 | – |
| National rank | #26033 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 241 | 38 |
| Enrollment | 241 | 38 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | – |
| city | Beaufort | Beaufort |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sea Islands Heritage Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.3 vs 48.7).
- •Lady's Island Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.0 vs 12.7).
- •Lady's Island Elementary is the larger school with 241 students compared with 38.
- •Lady's Island Elementary is a public school while Sea Islands Heritage Academy is a charter 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 Lady's Island Elementary better than Sea Islands Heritage Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Sea Islands Heritage Academy ranks higher (53.3 vs 48.7 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 Lady's Island Elementary and Sea Islands Heritage Academy?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Beaufort and Beaufort in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lady's Island Elementary: 241. Sea Islands Heritage Academy: 38. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lady's Island Elementary and Sea Islands Heritage Academy rank in South Carolina?
Lady's Island Elementary is 382nd of 688 and Sea Islands Heritage Academy is unranked among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).