Berry Shoals Elementary vs Forts Pond Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 146 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berry Shoals Elementary
Duncan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students
Forts Pond Elementary
Pelion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
478 students
| Measure | Berry Shoals Elementary Duncan, South Carolina | Forts Pond Elementary Pelion, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #42 of 688 | #488 of 688 |
| National rank | #4092 of 50,301 | #32668 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 476 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 31% |
| Math proficiency | – | 40% |
| city | Duncan | Pelion |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Berry Shoals Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.6 vs 38.9).
- •Forts Pond Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 11.9).
- •Forts Pond Elementary is the larger school with 478 students compared with 476.
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 Berry Shoals Elementary better than Forts Pond Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Berry Shoals Elementary ranks higher (81.6 vs 38.9 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 Berry Shoals Elementary and Forts Pond Elementary?
About 146 km in a straight line, between Duncan and Pelion in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berry Shoals Elementary: 476. Forts Pond Elementary: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berry Shoals Elementary and Forts Pond Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Berry Shoals Elementary is 42nd of 688 and Forts Pond Elementary is 488th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).