Andrews Elementary vs Dewey-Carter Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 72 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Andrews Elementary
Andrews · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
604 students
Dewey-Carter Elementary
Effingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
606 students
| Measure | Andrews Elementary Andrews, South Carolina | Dewey-Carter Elementary Effingham, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #550 of 688 | #530 of 688 |
| National rank | #37134 of 50,301 | #35566 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 604 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 604 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 41% |
| city | Andrews | Effingham |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dewey-Carter Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.5 vs 32.1).
- •Dewey-Carter Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 34%).
- •Dewey-Carter Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 30%).
- •Andrews Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.8).
- •Dewey-Carter Elementary is the larger school with 606 students compared with 604.
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 Andrews Elementary better than Dewey-Carter Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dewey-Carter Elementary ranks higher (34.5 vs 32.1 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 Andrews Elementary and Dewey-Carter Elementary?
About 72 km in a straight line, between Andrews and Effingham in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Andrews Elementary: 604. Dewey-Carter Elementary: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Andrews Elementary and Dewey-Carter Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Andrews Elementary is 550th of 688 and Dewey-Carter Elementary is 530th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).