Oceanside Collegiate Academy vs Philip Simmons High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Carolina, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oceanside Collegiate Academy
Mt. Pleasant · Charter high · Grades 9–12
623 students
Philip Simmons High
Charleston · Public high · Grades 9–12
797 students
| Measure | Oceanside Collegiate Academy Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina | Philip Simmons High Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #223 of 228 | #70 of 228 |
| National rank | #16807 of 16,910 | #2790 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 623 | 797 |
| Enrollment | 623 | 797 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 72% |
| Math proficiency | – | 62% |
| city | Mt. Pleasant | Charleston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Philip Simmons High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 5.9).
- •Philip Simmons High does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 24.0).
- •Philip Simmons High is the larger school with 797 students compared with 623.
- •Oceanside Collegiate Academy is a charter school while Philip Simmons High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Oceanside Collegiate Academy better than Philip Simmons High?
On the Success Index (US), Philip Simmons High ranks higher (72.1 vs 5.9 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 Oceanside Collegiate Academy and Philip Simmons High?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Mt. Pleasant and Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oceanside Collegiate Academy: 623. Philip Simmons High: 797. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oceanside Collegiate Academy and Philip Simmons High rank in South Carolina?
Oceanside Collegiate Academy is 223rd of 228 and Philip Simmons High is 70th of 228 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).