B. D. Lee Elementary vs John E. Ewing Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
B. D. Lee Elementary
Gaffney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
603 students
John E. Ewing Middle
Gaffney · Public middle · Grades 6–8
380 students
| Measure | B. D. Lee Elementary Gaffney, South Carolina | John E. Ewing Middle Gaffney, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #625 of 688 | #142 of 248 |
| National rank | #42730 of 50,301 | #9840 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 603 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 603 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 34% |
| city | Gaffney | Gaffney |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John E. Ewing Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.9 vs 23.3).
- •John E. Ewing Middle does better on math proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •John E. Ewing Middle does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •John E. Ewing Middle does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.5).
- •B. D. Lee Elementary is the larger school with 603 students compared with 380.
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 B. D. Lee Elementary better than John E. Ewing Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John E. Ewing Middle ranks higher (39.9 vs 23.3 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 B. D. Lee Elementary and John E. Ewing Middle?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Gaffney and Gaffney in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B. D. Lee Elementary: 603. John E. Ewing Middle: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B. D. Lee Elementary and John E. Ewing Middle rank in South Carolina?
B. D. Lee Elementary is 625th of 688 and John E. Ewing Middle is 142nd of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).