Bethune-Bowman Elementary vs Geiger Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 101 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethune-Bowman Elementary
Rowesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
259 students
Geiger Elementary
Ridgeway · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
262 students
| Measure | Bethune-Bowman Elementary Rowesville, South Carolina | Geiger Elementary Ridgeway, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #339 of 688 | #440 of 688 |
| National rank | #22472 of 50,301 | #28910 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 259 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Rowesville | Ridgeway |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bethune-Bowman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.8 vs 44.5).
- •Geiger Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.4).
- •Geiger Elementary is the larger school with 262 students compared with 259.
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 Bethune-Bowman Elementary better than Geiger Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bethune-Bowman Elementary ranks higher (53.8 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 Bethune-Bowman Elementary and Geiger Elementary?
About 101 km in a straight line, between Rowesville and Ridgeway in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethune-Bowman Elementary: 259. Geiger Elementary: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethune-Bowman Elementary and Geiger Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Bethune-Bowman Elementary is 339th of 688 and Geiger Elementary is 440th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).