Bethune-Bowman Elementary vs Willie Jeffries School of Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 6.1 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
Willie Jeffries School of Excellence
Orangeburg · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
274 students
| Measure | Bethune-Bowman Elementary Rowesville, South Carolina | Willie Jeffries School of Excellence Orangeburg, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #339 of 688 | #34 of 688 |
| National rank | #22472 of 50,301 | #3670 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 259 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Rowesville | Orangeburg |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willie Jeffries School of Excellence scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.5 vs 53.8).
- •Willie Jeffries School of Excellence does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.4).
- •Willie Jeffries School of Excellence is the larger school with 274 students compared with 259.
- •Bethune-Bowman Elementary is a public school while Willie Jeffries School of Excellence 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 Bethune-Bowman Elementary better than Willie Jeffries School of Excellence?
On the Success Index (US), Willie Jeffries School of Excellence ranks higher (82.5 vs 53.8 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 Willie Jeffries School of Excellence?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Rowesville and Orangeburg in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethune-Bowman Elementary: 259. Willie Jeffries School of Excellence: 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethune-Bowman Elementary and Willie Jeffries School of Excellence rank in South Carolina?
Bethune-Bowman Elementary is 339th of 688 and Willie Jeffries School of Excellence is 34th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).