Bethune-Bowman Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Rowesville, South Carolina 29133 · Orangeburg
#339 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina
#22472 of 50,301 nationally
About Bethune-Bowman Elementary
Bethune-Bowman Elementary is a public elementary located in Rowesville, in the Orangeburg school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 259 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 53.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 339th of 688 ranked elementary schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (54th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 259.
There are 2 schools in Rowesville; Bethune-Bowman Elementary ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)14.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
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Schools near Bethune-Bowman Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Bethune-Bowman Middle/High
Rowesville · Public high · Grades 6–12
349 students · 0 m away
Willie Jeffries School of Excellence
Orangeburg · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
274 students · 6.1 km away
Whittaker Elementary
Orangeburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
325 students · 13 km away
Mellichamp Elementary
Orangeburg · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
144 students · 13 km away
Brookdale Elementary
Orangeburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
215 students · 14 km away
Robert E. Howard Middle
Orangeburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
396 students · 14 km away
Felton Laboratory Charter School
Orangeburg · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
279 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in South Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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256 students
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262 students
Burton Pack Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
255 students
Draytonville Elementary
Gaffney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
264 students
Waterloo Elementary
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
254 students
Diamond Hill Elementary
Abbeville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
252 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Bethune-Bowman Elementary a good school?
Bethune-Bowman Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 53.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #339 of 688 in South Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Bethune-Bowman Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Bethune-Bowman Elementary ranks #339 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina and #22472 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Bethune-Bowman Elementary?
Bethune-Bowman Elementary had 259 students in 2025.
Is Bethune-Bowman Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Bethune-Bowman Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Bethune-Bowman Elementary?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Bethune-Bowman Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.