Montessori Community School vs West Ashley High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.4 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
West Ashley High
Charleston · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,069 students
| Measure | Montessori Community School Charleston, South Carolina | West Ashley High Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #57 of 688 | #73 of 228 |
| National rank | #5192 of 50,301 | #2913 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 280 | 2,069 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 2,069 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 65% |
| city | Charleston | Charleston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montessori Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 71.6).
- •Montessori Community School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 65%).
- •Montessori Community School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 75%).
- •West Ashley High does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.5).
- •West Ashley High is the larger school with 2,069 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 West Ashley High?
On the Success Index (US), Montessori Community School ranks higher (79.6 vs 71.6 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 Montessori Community School and West Ashley High?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Charleston and Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montessori Community School: 280. West Ashley High: 2,069. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montessori Community School and West Ashley High rank in South Carolina?
Montessori Community School is 57th of 688 and West Ashley High is 73rd of 228 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).