Ambler Elementary vs Pickens Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 9.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ambler Elementary
Pickens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
316 students
Pickens Elementary
Pickens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
493 students
| Measure | Ambler Elementary Pickens, South Carolina | Pickens Elementary Pickens, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #101 of 688 | #389 of 688 |
| National rank | #8491 of 50,301 | #26387 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 316 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 316 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 44% |
| city | Pickens | Pickens |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ambler Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 48.2).
- •Ambler Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 44%).
- •Ambler Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 45%).
- •Pickens Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.4).
- •Pickens Elementary is the larger school with 493 students compared with 316.
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 Ambler Elementary better than Pickens Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ambler Elementary ranks higher (74.1 vs 48.2 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 Ambler Elementary and Pickens Elementary?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Pickens and Pickens in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ambler Elementary: 316. Pickens Elementary: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ambler Elementary and Pickens Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Ambler Elementary is 101st of 688 and Pickens Elementary is 389th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).