Lowcountry Montessori School vs Robert Smalls Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lowcountry Montessori School
Beaufort · Charter other · Grades PK–12
408 students
Robert Smalls Leadership Academy
Beaufort · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
785 students
| Measure | Lowcountry Montessori School Beaufort, South Carolina | Robert Smalls Leadership Academy Beaufort, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #566 of 688 |
| National rank | – | #38507 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 408 | 785 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 785 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 26% |
| city | Beaufort | Beaufort |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert Smalls Leadership Academy does better on math proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •Lowcountry Montessori School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 29%).
- •Robert Smalls Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.6).
- •Robert Smalls Leadership Academy is the larger school with 785 students compared with 408.
- •Lowcountry Montessori School is a charter school while Robert Smalls Leadership Academy 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 Montessori School better than Robert Smalls Leadership Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lowcountry Montessori School and Robert Smalls Leadership Academy?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Beaufort and Beaufort in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lowcountry Montessori School: 408. Robert Smalls Leadership Academy: 785. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lowcountry Montessori School and Robert Smalls Leadership Academy rank in South Carolina?
Lowcountry Montessori School is unranked and Robert Smalls Leadership Academy is 566th of 688 among other schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).