Montessori Community School vs W. B. Goodwin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Montessori Community School
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
280 students
W. B. Goodwin Elementary
North Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
423 students
| Measure | Montessori Community School Charleston, South Carolina | W. B. Goodwin Elementary North Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #57 of 688 | #667 of 688 |
| National rank | #5192 of 50,301 | #45562 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 280 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 21% |
| city | Charleston | North Charleston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montessori Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 18.9).
- •Montessori Community School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 21%).
- •Montessori Community School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 20%).
- •W. B. Goodwin Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.5).
- •W. B. Goodwin Elementary is the larger school with 423 students compared with 280.
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 Montessori Community School better than W. B. Goodwin Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Montessori Community School ranks higher (79.6 vs 18.9 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 Montessori Community School and W. B. Goodwin Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Charleston and North Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montessori Community School: 280. W. B. Goodwin Elementary: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montessori Community School and W. B. Goodwin Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Montessori Community School is 57th of 688 and W. B. Goodwin Elementary is 667th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).