Learn4Life High School-Charleston vs Matilda F. Dunston Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Learn4Life High School-Charleston
N Charleston · Charter high · Grades 9–12
169 students
Matilda F. Dunston Elementary
North Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
569 students
| Measure | Learn4Life High School-Charleston N Charleston, South Carolina | Matilda F. Dunston Elementary North Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #212 of 228 | #547 of 688 |
| National rank | #14387 of 16,910 | #36920 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 169 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 169 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 27% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | N Charleston | North Charleston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Matilda F. Dunston Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.5 vs 25.0).
- •Matilda F. Dunston Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 24.1).
- •Matilda F. Dunston Elementary is the larger school with 569 students compared with 169.
- •Learn4Life High School-Charleston is a charter school while Matilda F. Dunston Elementary 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 Learn4Life High School-Charleston better than Matilda F. Dunston Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Matilda F. Dunston Elementary ranks higher (32.5 vs 25.0 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 Learn4Life High School-Charleston and Matilda F. Dunston Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between N Charleston and North Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Learn4Life High School-Charleston: 169. Matilda F. Dunston Elementary: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Learn4Life High School-Charleston and Matilda F. Dunston Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Learn4Life High School-Charleston is 212th of 228 and Matilda F. Dunston Elementary is 547th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).