Bethune-Bowman Middle/High vs Willie Jeffries School of Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two 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 Middle/High
Rowesville · Public high · Grades 6–12
349 students
Willie Jeffries School of Excellence
Orangeburg · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
274 students
| Measure | Bethune-Bowman Middle/High Rowesville, South Carolina | Willie Jeffries School of Excellence Orangeburg, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #158 of 228 | #34 of 688 |
| National rank | #7410 of 16,910 | #3670 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 349 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 349 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 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 53.6).
- •Willie Jeffries School of Excellence does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.5).
- •Bethune-Bowman Middle/High is the larger school with 349 students compared with 274.
- •Bethune-Bowman Middle/High 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 Middle/High better than Willie Jeffries School of Excellence?
On the Success Index (US), Willie Jeffries School of Excellence ranks higher (82.5 vs 53.6 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 Middle/High 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 Middle/High: 349. Willie Jeffries School of Excellence: 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethune-Bowman Middle/High and Willie Jeffries School of Excellence rank in South Carolina?
Bethune-Bowman Middle/High is 158th of 228 and Willie Jeffries School of Excellence is 34th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).