Aiken Elementary vs North Central Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 152 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aiken Elementary
Aiken · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
508 students
North Central Elementary
Kershaw · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
509 students
| Measure | Aiken Elementary Aiken, South Carolina | North Central Elementary Kershaw, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #262 of 688 | #403 of 688 |
| National rank | #18503 of 50,301 | #26914 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 508 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | – |
| Math proficiency | 54% | – |
| city | Aiken | Kershaw |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aiken Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.5 vs 47.4).
- •Aiken Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.0).
- •North Central Elementary is the larger school with 509 students compared with 508.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aiken Elementary better than North Central Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Aiken Elementary ranks higher (59.5 vs 47.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aiken Elementary and North Central Elementary?
About 152 km in a straight line, between Aiken and Kershaw in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aiken Elementary: 508. North Central Elementary: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aiken Elementary and North Central Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Aiken Elementary is 262nd of 688 and North Central Elementary is 403rd of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).