J. L. Cain Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Darlington, South Carolina 29532 · Darlington 01
#78 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina
#6756 of 50,301 nationally
About J. L. Cain Elementary
J. L. Cain Elementary is a public elementary located in Darlington, in the Darlington 01 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 533 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 76.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 78th of 688 ranked elementary schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (77th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 533.
There are 7 schools in Darlington; J. L. Cain Elementary ranks 2nd of 7 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%)12.4
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 J. L. Cain Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Mayo High For Math Science & Technology
Darlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
309 students · 947 m away
St. John's Elementary
Darlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
596 students · 2.1 km away
Brockington Elementary
Darlington · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
303 students · 2.5 km away
Darlington High
Darlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
965 students · 3.4 km away
Pate Elementary
Darlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
397 students · 3.5 km away
Virtus Academy of South Carolina
Florence · Charter other · Grades K–11
756 students · 7.0 km away
Darlington Middle
Darlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
888 students · 7.1 km away
Lucy T. Davis Elementary
Florence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
632 students · 9.7 km away
John W. Moore Middle
Florence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,056 students · 10.0 km away
Carver Elementary
Florence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
615 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in South Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
East Aiken School of the Arts
Aiken · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
534 students
Philip Simmons Elementary
Wando · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
535 students
Eleanor S. Rice Elementary
Greenwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students
Bookman Road Elementary
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students
Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus
Blythewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
531 students
Centerville Elementary
Anderson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
536 students
Frequently asked questions
Is J. L. Cain Elementary a good school?
J. L. Cain Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 76.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #78 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 J. L. Cain Elementary rank in South Carolina?
J. L. Cain Elementary ranks #78 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina and #6756 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend J. L. Cain Elementary?
J. L. Cain Elementary had 533 students in 2025.
Is J. L. Cain Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
J. L. Cain Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near J. L. Cain Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of J. L. Cain Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.