Philip Simmons Elementary vs Thomas C. Cario Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 7.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Philip Simmons Elementary
Wando · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
535 students
Thomas C. Cario Middle
Mt. Pleasant · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,105 students
| Measure | Philip Simmons Elementary Wando, South Carolina | Thomas C. Cario Middle Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #169 of 688 | #11 of 248 |
| National rank | #13312 of 50,301 | #1605 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 535 | 1,105 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 1,105 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 75% |
| city | Wando | Mt. Pleasant |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas C. Cario Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 67.2).
- •Thomas C. Cario Middle does better on math proficiency (75% vs 62%).
- •Thomas C. Cario Middle does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •Philip Simmons Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.0).
- •Thomas C. Cario Middle is the larger school with 1,105 students compared with 535.
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 Philip Simmons Elementary better than Thomas C. Cario Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas C. Cario Middle ranks higher (79.3 vs 67.2 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 Philip Simmons Elementary and Thomas C. Cario Middle?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Wando and Mt. Pleasant in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Philip Simmons Elementary: 535. Thomas C. Cario Middle: 1,105. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Philip Simmons Elementary and Thomas C. Cario Middle rank in South Carolina?
Philip Simmons Elementary is 169th of 688 and Thomas C. Cario Middle is 11th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).