To understand the difference, think of apples and oranges. It is important to point out that magnetism and electricity are different. Static electricity is a buildup of electric charge that does not move. Static electricity occurs when non conductors of electricity such as rubber, plastic, glass, amber, clothing, and hair gain or lose electrons. Static electricity is recognized by the attraction or repulsion on one object for another, such as hair raising to follow a brush.
Current electricity is electric charge in motion.
Most conductors are made of metal. A bulb or an electric appliance may be part of the pathway. Electrons are returned to the battery or generator along the pathway making the electric circuit. Another example of an electric current is a lightning bolt. When so much static charge builds up that the air can no longer insulate opposite charges, a large current in the form of a discharge occurs.