Barnwell Primary vs Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 127 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnwell Primary
Barnwell · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
680 students
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary
Greenwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
680 students
| Measure | Barnwell Primary Barnwell, South Carolina | Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary Greenwood, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #384 of 688 | #482 of 688 |
| National rank | #26213 of 50,301 | #32470 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 680 | 680 |
| Enrollment | 680 | 680 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 44% |
| city | Barnwell | Greenwood |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barnwell Primary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.4 vs 39.2).
- •Barnwell Primary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Barnwell Primary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.5).
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 Barnwell Primary better than Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Barnwell Primary ranks higher (48.4 vs 39.2 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 Barnwell Primary and Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary?
About 127 km in a straight line, between Barnwell and Greenwood in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnwell Primary: 680. Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary: 680. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnwell Primary and Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Barnwell Primary is 384th of 688 and Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary is 482nd of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).