B. D. Lee Elementary vs Luther L. Vaughan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.1 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
Luther L. Vaughan Elementary
Gaffney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
399 students
| Measure | B. D. Lee Elementary Gaffney, South Carolina | Luther L. Vaughan Elementary Gaffney, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #625 of 688 | #656 of 688 |
| National rank | #42730 of 50,301 | #44669 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 603 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 603 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 12% |
| city | Gaffney | Gaffney |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •B. D. Lee Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.3 vs 20.3).
- •B. D. Lee Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •B. D. Lee Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Luther L. Vaughan Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.5).
- •B. D. Lee Elementary is the larger school with 603 students compared with 399.
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 Luther L. Vaughan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), B. D. Lee Elementary ranks higher (23.3 vs 20.3 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 Luther L. Vaughan Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Gaffney and Gaffney in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B. D. Lee Elementary: 603. Luther L. Vaughan Elementary: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B. D. Lee Elementary and Luther L. Vaughan Elementary rank in South Carolina?
B. D. Lee Elementary is 625th of 688 and Luther L. Vaughan Elementary is 656th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).