Lugoff-Elgin High vs The Montessori School of Camden
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lugoff-Elgin High
Lugoff · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,759 students
The Montessori School of Camden
Camden · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
112 students
| Measure | Lugoff-Elgin High Lugoff, South Carolina | The Montessori School of Camden Camden, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #56 of 228 | #644 of 688 |
| National rank | #2232 of 16,910 | #44188 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,759 | 112 |
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 112 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 10% |
| city | Lugoff | Camden |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lugoff-Elgin High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 21.1).
- •Lugoff-Elgin High does better on math proficiency (74% vs 10%).
- •Lugoff-Elgin High does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 30%).
- •The Montessori School of Camden does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 18.1).
- •Lugoff-Elgin High is the larger school with 1,759 students compared with 112.
- •Lugoff-Elgin High is a public school while The Montessori School of Camden 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 Lugoff-Elgin High better than The Montessori School of Camden?
On the Success Index (US), Lugoff-Elgin High ranks higher (74.5 vs 21.1 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 Lugoff-Elgin High and The Montessori School of Camden?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Lugoff and Camden in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lugoff-Elgin High: 1,759. The Montessori School of Camden: 112. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lugoff-Elgin High and The Montessori School of Camden rank in South Carolina?
Lugoff-Elgin High is 56th of 228 and The Montessori School of Camden is 644th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).