Berry Shoals Elementary vs James Byrnes Freshman Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 6.0 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
James Byrnes Freshman Academy
Duncan · Public other · Grades 9–9
792 students
| Measure | Berry Shoals Elementary Duncan, South Carolina | James Byrnes Freshman Academy Duncan, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #42 of 688 | – |
| National rank | #4092 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–9 |
| Students | 476 | 792 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 792 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 79% |
| Math proficiency | – | 89% |
| city | Duncan | Duncan |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Berry Shoals Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.5).
- •James Byrnes Freshman Academy is the larger school with 792 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 James Byrnes Freshman Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Berry Shoals Elementary and James Byrnes Freshman Academy?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Duncan and Duncan in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berry Shoals Elementary: 476. James Byrnes Freshman Academy: 792. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berry Shoals Elementary and James Byrnes Freshman Academy rank in South Carolina?
Berry Shoals Elementary is 42nd of 688 and James Byrnes Freshman Academy is unranked among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).