Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori vs North Charleston High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.0 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
North Charleston High
North Charleston · Public high · Grades 9–12
829 students
| Measure | Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori North Charleston, South Carolina | North Charleston High North Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #490 of 688 | #146 of 228 |
| National rank | #32898 of 50,301 | #6360 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 471 | 829 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 829 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| city | North Charleston | North Charleston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Charleston High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.8 vs 38.6).
- •North Charleston High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •North Charleston High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •North Charleston High does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 13.1).
- •North Charleston High is the larger school with 829 students compared with 471.
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 North Charleston High?
On the Success Index (US), North Charleston High ranks higher (57.8 vs 38.6 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 North Charleston High?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between North Charleston and North Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori: 471. North Charleston High: 829. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori and North Charleston High rank in South Carolina?
Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori is 490th of 688 and North Charleston High is 146th of 228 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).