Ballentine Elementary vs River Springs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.4 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
River Springs Elementary
Irmo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students
| Measure | Ballentine Elementary Irmo, South Carolina | River Springs Elementary Irmo, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #69 of 688 | #68 of 688 |
| National rank | #6121 of 50,301 | #6108 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 523 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 523 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 64% |
| city | Irmo | Irmo |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (78.0 vs 78.1).
- •Ballentine Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 64%).
- •Ballentine Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 62%).
- •River Springs Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 13.4).
- •Ballentine Elementary is the larger school with 523 students compared with 416.
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 River Springs Elementary?
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 River Springs Elementary?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Irmo and Irmo in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballentine Elementary: 523. River Springs Elementary: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballentine Elementary and River Springs Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Ballentine Elementary is 69th of 688 and River Springs Elementary is 68th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).