Lucy Garrett Beckham High vs Mt. Pleasant 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.
Lucy Garrett Beckham High
Mt. Pleasant · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,757 students
Mt. Pleasant Academy
Mount Pleasant · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
630 students
| Measure | Lucy Garrett Beckham High Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina | Mt. Pleasant Academy Mount Pleasant, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #204 of 228 | #46 of 688 |
| National rank | #13050 of 16,910 | #4168 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,757 | 630 |
| Enrollment | 1,757 | 630 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 80% |
| Math proficiency | – | 82% |
| city | Mt. Pleasant | Mount Pleasant |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mt. Pleasant Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 31.3).
- •Mt. Pleasant Academy does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.4).
- •Lucy Garrett Beckham High is the larger school with 1,757 students compared with 630.
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 Lucy Garrett Beckham High better than Mt. Pleasant Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Mt. Pleasant Academy ranks higher (81.5 vs 31.3 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 Lucy Garrett Beckham High and Mt. Pleasant Academy?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Mt. Pleasant and Mount Pleasant in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lucy Garrett Beckham High: 1,757. Mt. Pleasant Academy: 630. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lucy Garrett Beckham High and Mt. Pleasant Academy rank in South Carolina?
Lucy Garrett Beckham High is 204th of 228 and Mt. Pleasant Academy is 46th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).