Belton Elementary vs Belton Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belton Elementary
Belton · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
379 students
Belton Preparatory Academy
Belton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
449 students
| Measure | Belton Elementary Belton, South Carolina | Belton Preparatory Academy Belton, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #341 of 688 | #401 of 688 |
| National rank | #22611 of 50,301 | #26870 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 379 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 54% | – |
| city | Belton | Belton |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.6 vs 47.4).
- •Belton Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.0).
- •Belton Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 449 students compared with 379.
- •Belton Elementary is a public school while Belton Preparatory Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Belton Elementary better than Belton Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Belton Elementary ranks higher (53.6 vs 47.4 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 Belton Elementary and Belton Preparatory Academy?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Belton and Belton in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belton Elementary: 379. Belton Preparatory Academy: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belton Elementary and Belton Preparatory Academy rank in South Carolina?
Belton Elementary is 341st of 688 and Belton Preparatory Academy is 401st of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).