Philip Simmons High vs Philip Simmons Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Philip Simmons High
Charleston · Public high · Grades 9–12
797 students
Philip Simmons Middle
Wando · Public middle · Grades 5–8
473 students
| Measure | Philip Simmons High Charleston, South Carolina | Philip Simmons Middle Wando, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #70 of 228 | #125 of 248 |
| National rank | #2790 of 16,910 | #9280 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 797 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 797 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 32% |
| city | Charleston | Wando |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Philip Simmons High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 42.5).
- •Philip Simmons High does better on math proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Philip Simmons High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 50%).
- •Philip Simmons High does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.3).
- •Philip Simmons High is the larger school with 797 students compared with 473.
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 High better than Philip Simmons Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Philip Simmons High ranks higher (72.1 vs 42.5 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 High and Philip Simmons Middle?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Charleston and Wando in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Philip Simmons High: 797. Philip Simmons Middle: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Philip Simmons High and Philip Simmons Middle rank in South Carolina?
Philip Simmons High is 70th of 228 and Philip Simmons Middle is 125th of 248 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).