Alice Drive Elementary vs Liberty STEAM Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alice Drive Elementary
Sumter · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students
Liberty STEAM Charter School
Sumter · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
730 students
| Measure | Alice Drive Elementary Sumter, South Carolina | Liberty STEAM Charter School Sumter, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #423 of 688 | #264 of 688 |
| National rank | #27659 of 50,301 | #18585 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 530 | 730 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 730 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | – |
| Math proficiency | 46% | – |
| city | Sumter | Sumter |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Liberty STEAM Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 46.3).
- •Liberty STEAM Charter School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.7).
- •Liberty STEAM Charter School is the larger school with 730 students compared with 530.
- •Alice Drive Elementary is a public school while Liberty STEAM Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Alice Drive Elementary better than Liberty STEAM Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Liberty STEAM Charter School ranks higher (59.4 vs 46.3 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 Alice Drive Elementary and Liberty STEAM Charter School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Sumter and Sumter in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice Drive Elementary: 530. Liberty STEAM Charter School: 730. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice Drive Elementary and Liberty STEAM Charter School rank in South Carolina?
Alice Drive Elementary is 423rd of 688 and Liberty STEAM Charter School is 264th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).