Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori vs Nursery Road Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 174 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
Nursery Road Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
471 students
| Measure | Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori North Charleston, South Carolina | Nursery Road Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #490 of 688 | #145 of 688 |
| National rank | #32898 of 50,301 | #11563 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 471 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 57% |
| city | North Charleston | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nursery Road Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 38.6).
- •Nursery Road Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Nursery Road Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 42%).
- •Nursery Road Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 13.1).
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 Nursery Road Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Nursery Road Elementary ranks higher (69.7 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 Nursery Road Elementary?
About 174 km in a straight line, between North Charleston and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori: 471. Nursery Road Elementary: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori and Nursery Road Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori is 490th of 688 and Nursery Road Elementary is 145th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).