Northwoods Middle vs Pepperhill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwoods Middle
North Charleston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
708 students
Pepperhill Elementary
North Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
| Measure | Northwoods Middle North Charleston, South Carolina | Pepperhill Elementary North Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #242 of 248 | #679 of 688 |
| National rank | #14749 of 15,369 | #46931 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 708 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 708 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 17% |
| city | North Charleston | North Charleston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pepperhill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.4 vs 13.6).
- •Pepperhill Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 11%).
- •Northwoods Middle does better on reading proficiency (16% vs 15%).
- •Pepperhill Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.4).
- •Northwoods Middle is the larger school with 708 students compared with 453.
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 Northwoods Middle better than Pepperhill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pepperhill Elementary ranks higher (16.4 vs 13.6 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 Northwoods Middle and Pepperhill Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between North Charleston and North Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwoods Middle: 708. Pepperhill Elementary: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwoods Middle and Pepperhill Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Northwoods Middle is 242nd of 248 and Pepperhill Elementary is 679th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).