Alice Drive Elementary vs Willow Drive Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.8 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
Willow Drive Elementary
Sumter · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
504 students
| Measure | Alice Drive Elementary Sumter, South Carolina | Willow Drive Elementary Sumter, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #423 of 688 | #678 of 688 |
| National rank | #27659 of 50,301 | #46796 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 530 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 25% |
| city | Sumter | Sumter |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alice Drive Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.3 vs 16.7).
- •Alice Drive Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 25%).
- •Alice Drive Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 22%).
- •Alice Drive Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.8).
- •Alice Drive Elementary is the larger school with 530 students compared with 504.
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 Willow Drive Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alice Drive Elementary ranks higher (46.3 vs 16.7 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 Willow Drive Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Sumter and Sumter in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice Drive Elementary: 530. Willow Drive Elementary: 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice Drive Elementary and Willow Drive Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Alice Drive Elementary is 423rd of 688 and Willow Drive Elementary is 678th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).