James M. Brown Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Walhalla, South Carolina 29691 · Oconee 01
#483 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina
#32557 of 50,301 nationally
About James M. Brown Elementary
James M. Brown Elementary is a public elementary located in Walhalla, in the Oconee 01 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 558 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 39.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 483rd of 688 ranked elementary schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (91th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (25th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 558.
There are 3 schools in Walhalla; James M. Brown Elementary ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)34%
- Reading proficiency (30%)35%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)10.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for James M. Brown Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 10.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 34%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near James M. Brown Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Walhalla Middle
Walhalla · Public middle · Grades 6–8
857 students · 3.3 km away
Walhalla Elementary
West Union · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
612 students · 4.9 km away
Walhalla High
Walhalla · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,118 students · 7.1 km away
West Oak Middle
Westminster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
656 students · 9.5 km away
Westminster Elementary
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
385 students · 9.5 km away
Orchard Park Elementary
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students · 11 km away
Keowee Elementary
Seneca · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
305 students · 11 km away
Seneca High
Seneca · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,051 students · 13 km away
Northside Elementary
Seneca · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
616 students · 14 km away
Seneca Middle
Seneca · Public middle · Grades 6–8
829 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in South Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Sandy Run School
Swansea · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
559 students
H. E. Corley Elementary
Irmo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
557 students
E. P. Todd School
Spartanburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
559 students
Jonesville Elementary/Middle
Jonesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
557 students
Oakland Elementary
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
556 students
Green Sea Floyds Elementary
Green Sea · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
560 students
Frequently asked questions
Is James M. Brown Elementary a good school?
James M. Brown Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 39.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #483 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 James M. Brown Elementary rank in South Carolina?
James M. Brown Elementary ranks #483 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina and #32557 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend James M. Brown Elementary?
James M. Brown Elementary had 558 students in 2025.
Is James M. Brown Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
James M. Brown Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near James M. Brown Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of James M. Brown Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.