Matilda F. Dunston Elementary vs North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matilda F. Dunston Elementary
North Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
569 students
North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary
North Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
399 students
| Measure | Matilda F. Dunston Elementary North Charleston, South Carolina | North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary North Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #547 of 688 | #534 of 688 |
| National rank | #36920 of 50,301 | #35806 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 569 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 569 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 31% |
| city | North Charleston | North Charleston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.2 vs 32.5).
- •Matilda F. Dunston Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.9).
- •Matilda F. Dunston Elementary is the larger school with 569 students compared with 399.
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 Matilda F. Dunston Elementary better than North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary ranks higher (34.2 vs 32.5 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 Matilda F. Dunston Elementary and North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between North Charleston and North Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Matilda F. Dunston Elementary: 569. North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Matilda F. Dunston Elementary and North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Matilda F. Dunston Elementary is 547th of 688 and North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary is 534th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).