Mt. Zion Elementary vs Murray-LaSaine Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mt. Zion Elementary
Johns Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
295 students
Murray-LaSaine Montessori
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
347 students
| Measure | Mt. Zion Elementary Johns Island, South Carolina | Murray-LaSaine Montessori Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #517 of 688 | #377 of 688 |
| National rank | #34771 of 50,301 | #25837 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 295 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 295 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | Johns Island | Charleston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murray-LaSaine Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.0 vs 35.8).
- •Murray-LaSaine Montessori does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Murray-LaSaine Montessori does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Mt. Zion Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.5).
- •Murray-LaSaine Montessori is the larger school with 347 students compared with 295.
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 Mt. Zion Elementary better than Murray-LaSaine Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Murray-LaSaine Montessori ranks higher (49.0 vs 35.8 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 Mt. Zion Elementary and Murray-LaSaine Montessori?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Johns Island and Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mt. Zion Elementary: 295. Murray-LaSaine Montessori: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mt. Zion Elementary and Murray-LaSaine Montessori rank in South Carolina?
Mt. Zion Elementary is 517th of 688 and Murray-LaSaine Montessori is 377th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).