Ballentine Elementary vs Dutch Fork High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.3 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 High
Irmo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,703 students
| Measure | Ballentine Elementary Irmo, South Carolina | Dutch Fork High Irmo, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #69 of 688 | #31 of 228 |
| National rank | #6121 of 50,301 | #1520 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 523 | 1,703 |
| Enrollment | 523 | 1,703 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 67% |
| city | Irmo | Irmo |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (78.0 vs 78.4).
- •Dutch Fork High does better on math proficiency (67% vs 66%).
- •Dutch Fork High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 70%).
- •Ballentine Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.1).
- •Dutch Fork High is the larger school with 1,703 students compared with 523.
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 High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ballentine Elementary and Dutch Fork High?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Irmo and Irmo in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballentine Elementary: 523. Dutch Fork High: 1,703. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballentine Elementary and Dutch Fork High rank in South Carolina?
Ballentine Elementary is 69th of 688 and Dutch Fork High is 31st of 228 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).