Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori vs Military Magnet Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori
North Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
471 students
Military Magnet Academy
North Charleston · Public high · Grades 6–12
393 students
| Measure | Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori North Charleston, South Carolina | Military Magnet Academy North Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #490 of 688 | #208 of 228 |
| National rank | #32898 of 50,301 | #13626 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 471 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 19% |
| city | North Charleston | North Charleston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 28.7).
- •Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori does better on math proficiency (32% vs 19%).
- •Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 24%).
- •Military Magnet Academy does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 13.1).
- •Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori is the larger school with 471 students compared with 393.
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 Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori better than Military Magnet Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori ranks higher (38.6 vs 28.7 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 Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori and Military Magnet Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between North Charleston and North Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori: 471. Military Magnet Academy: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori and Military Magnet Academy rank in South Carolina?
Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori is 490th of 688 and Military Magnet Academy is 208th of 228 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).