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School Comparison

Buist Academy
vs.
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Buist Academy
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science
  • Buist Academy reported a higher gifted & talented than Charleston Charter School for Math and Science (348 vs. 126).
  • Charleston Charter School for Math and Science reported a higher chronically absent students than Buist Academy (147 vs. 33).
  • Charleston Charter School for Math and Science reported a higher in-school suspensions than Buist Academy (89 vs. 3).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 5 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Charleston Charter School for Math and Science reported a higher chronically absent students than Buist Academy (147 vs. 33).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Buist Academy reported a higher gifted & talented than Charleston Charter School for Math and Science (348 vs. 126).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Charleston Charter School for Math and Science reported a higher in-school suspensions than Buist Academy (89 vs. 3).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Buist Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Charleston Charter School for Math and Science (277:1 vs. 273:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

9 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Charleston Charter School for Math and Science

5 metrics were reported by Charleston Charter School for Math and Science. Comparable data for Buist Academy is missing or suppressed.

Graduating cohort
78
AP courses offered
8
AP enrollment
84
Dual enrollment
14
SAT/ACT participation
104

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Buist Academy
$16,634.96
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science
$16,634.96
Local revenue share
Buist Academy
58.6%
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science
58.6%
State revenue share
Buist Academy
27.6%
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science
27.6%
Federal revenue share
Buist Academy
13.8%
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science
13.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Buist Academy
24.3%
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science
24.3%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Charleston County
$84,320
Charleston County
$84,320
Poverty rate
Charleston County
11.6%
Charleston County
11.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Charleston County
49%
Charleston County
49%
Unemployment rate
Charleston County
3.4%
Charleston County
3.4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.