Battery Creek High vs Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Battery Creek High
Beaufort · Public high · Grades 9–12
809 students
Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary
Beaufort · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students
| Measure | Battery Creek High Beaufort, South Carolina | Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary Beaufort, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #49 of 228 | #470 of 688 |
| National rank | #1931 of 16,910 | #31737 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 809 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 809 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 37% |
| city | Beaufort | Beaufort |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Battery Creek High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 40.3).
- •Battery Creek High does better on math proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Battery Creek High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 11.6).
- •Battery Creek High is the larger school with 809 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 Battery Creek High better than Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Battery Creek High ranks higher (76.0 vs 40.3 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 Battery Creek High and Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Beaufort and Beaufort in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Battery Creek High: 809. Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Battery Creek High and Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Battery Creek High is 49th of 228 and Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary is 470th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).