Bethel-Hanberry Elementary vs Geiger Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 9.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethel-Hanberry Elementary
Blythewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
711 students
Geiger Elementary
Ridgeway · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
262 students
| Measure | Bethel-Hanberry Elementary Blythewood, South Carolina | Geiger Elementary Ridgeway, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #137 of 688 | #440 of 688 |
| National rank | #10773 of 50,301 | #28910 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 711 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 711 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 47% |
| city | Blythewood | Ridgeway |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bethel-Hanberry Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 44.5).
- •Bethel-Hanberry Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 47%).
- •Bethel-Hanberry Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Geiger Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.8).
- •Bethel-Hanberry Elementary is the larger school with 711 students compared with 262.
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 Bethel-Hanberry Elementary better than Geiger Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bethel-Hanberry Elementary ranks higher (70.7 vs 44.5 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 Bethel-Hanberry Elementary and Geiger Elementary?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Blythewood and Ridgeway in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethel-Hanberry Elementary: 711. Geiger Elementary: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethel-Hanberry Elementary and Geiger Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Bethel-Hanberry Elementary is 137th of 688 and Geiger Elementary is 440th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).