Morningside Middle vs North Charleston Elementary
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.
Morningside Middle
North Charleston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
552 students
North Charleston Elementary
North Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
329 students
| Measure | Morningside Middle North Charleston, South Carolina | North Charleston Elementary North Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #234 of 248 | #588 of 688 |
| National rank | #14053 of 15,369 | #40044 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 552 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 552 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 31% |
| city | North Charleston | North Charleston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Charleston Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.6 vs 18.3).
- •North Charleston Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 8%).
- •North Charleston Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 11%).
- •Morningside Middle does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.2).
- •Morningside Middle is the larger school with 552 students compared with 329.
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 Morningside Middle better than North Charleston Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), North Charleston Elementary ranks higher (27.6 vs 18.3 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 Morningside Middle and North Charleston Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between North Charleston and North Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Morningside Middle: 552. North Charleston Elementary: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Morningside Middle and North Charleston Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Morningside Middle is 234th of 248 and North Charleston Elementary is 588th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).