Lowcountry Acceleration Academy vs Matilda F. Dunston Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lowcountry Acceleration Academy
N Charleston · Charter high · Grades 9–12
619 students
Matilda F. Dunston Elementary
North Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
569 students
| Measure | Lowcountry Acceleration Academy N Charleston, South Carolina | Matilda F. Dunston Elementary North Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 0 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #227 of 228 | #547 of 688 |
| National rank | #16905 of 16,910 | #36920 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 619 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 619 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 44.2 | 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 0.4).
- •Matilda F. Dunston Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 44.2).
- •Lowcountry Acceleration Academy is the larger school with 619 students compared with 569.
- •Lowcountry Acceleration Academy 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 Lowcountry Acceleration Academy better than Matilda F. Dunston Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Matilda F. Dunston Elementary ranks higher (32.5 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 Lowcountry Acceleration Academy and Matilda F. Dunston Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between N Charleston and North Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lowcountry Acceleration Academy: 619. Matilda F. Dunston Elementary: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lowcountry Acceleration Academy and Matilda F. Dunston Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Lowcountry Acceleration Academy is 227th of 228 and Matilda F. Dunston Elementary is 547th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).