Ballentine Elementary vs Dutch Fork Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballentine Elementary
Irmo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
523 students
Dutch Fork Elementary
Irmo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
442 students
| Measure | Ballentine Elementary Irmo, South Carolina | Dutch Fork Elementary Irmo, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 688 | #436 of 688 |
| National rank | #6121 of 50,301 | #28603 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 523 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 523 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 31% |
| city | Irmo | Irmo |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ballentine Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 45.0).
- •Ballentine Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 31%).
- •Ballentine Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 45%).
- •Dutch Fork Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 13.4).
- •Ballentine Elementary is the larger school with 523 students compared with 442.
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 Ballentine Elementary better than Dutch Fork Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ballentine Elementary ranks higher (78.0 vs 45.0 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 Ballentine Elementary and Dutch Fork Elementary?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Irmo and Irmo in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballentine Elementary: 523. Dutch Fork Elementary: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballentine Elementary and Dutch Fork Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Ballentine Elementary is 69th of 688 and Dutch Fork Elementary is 436th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).