Aiken Elementary vs St. Matthews K-8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 91 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
St. Matthews K-8 School
St. Matthews · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
509 students
| Measure | Aiken Elementary Aiken, South Carolina | St. Matthews K-8 School St. Matthews, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #262 of 688 | #557 of 688 |
| National rank | #18503 of 50,301 | #37758 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 508 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 29% |
| city | Aiken | St. Matthews |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aiken Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.5 vs 31.2).
- •Aiken Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 29%).
- •Aiken Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 31%).
- •St. Matthews K-8 School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.1).
- •St. Matthews K-8 School 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 St. Matthews K-8 School?
On the Success Index (US), Aiken Elementary ranks higher (59.5 vs 31.2 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 St. Matthews K-8 School?
About 91 km in a straight line, between Aiken and St. Matthews in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aiken Elementary: 508. St. Matthews K-8 School: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aiken Elementary and St. Matthews K-8 School rank in South Carolina?
Aiken Elementary is 262nd of 688 and St. Matthews K-8 School is 557th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).