Berry Shoals Elementary vs Global Academy of SC
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.7 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
Global Academy of SC
Spartanburg · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
598 students
| Measure | Berry Shoals Elementary Duncan, South Carolina | Global Academy of SC Spartanburg, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #42 of 688 | #204 of 688 |
| National rank | #4092 of 50,301 | #15441 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–7 |
| Students | 476 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Duncan | Spartanburg |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Berry Shoals Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.6 vs 64.0).
- •Berry Shoals Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.6).
- •Global Academy of SC is the larger school with 598 students compared with 476.
- •Berry Shoals Elementary is a public school while Global Academy of SC 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 Berry Shoals Elementary better than Global Academy of SC?
On the Success Index (US), Berry Shoals Elementary ranks higher (81.6 vs 64.0 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 Global Academy of SC?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Duncan and Spartanburg in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berry Shoals Elementary: 476. Global Academy of SC: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berry Shoals Elementary and Global Academy of SC rank in South Carolina?
Berry Shoals Elementary is 42nd of 688 and Global Academy of SC is 204th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).