Berry Shoals Elementary vs Wellford Academy of Science and Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.9 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
Wellford Academy of Science and Technology
Wellford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
654 students
| Measure | Berry Shoals Elementary Duncan, South Carolina | Wellford Academy of Science and Technology Wellford, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #42 of 688 | #413 of 688 |
| National rank | #4092 of 50,301 | #27265 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 476 | 654 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 654 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Duncan | Wellford |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Berry Shoals Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.6 vs 46.9).
- •Berry Shoals Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.1).
- •Wellford Academy of Science and Technology is the larger school with 654 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 Wellford Academy of Science and Technology?
On the Success Index (US), Berry Shoals Elementary ranks higher (81.6 vs 46.9 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 Wellford Academy of Science and Technology?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Duncan and Wellford in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berry Shoals Elementary: 476. Wellford Academy of Science and Technology: 654. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berry Shoals Elementary and Wellford Academy of Science and Technology rank in South Carolina?
Berry Shoals Elementary is 42nd of 688 and Wellford Academy of Science and Technology is 413th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).