Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy vs Byrd Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 8.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy
Trenton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
118 students
Byrd Elementary
Graniteville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
708 students
| Measure | Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy Trenton, South Carolina | Byrd Elementary Graniteville, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #585 of 688 | #476 of 688 |
| National rank | #39898 of 50,301 | #32161 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 118 | 708 |
| Enrollment | 118 | 708 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 40% |
| city | Trenton | Graniteville |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Byrd Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.6 vs 27.8).
- •Byrd Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 34.5%).
- •Byrd Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 24.5%).
- •Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.4).
- •Byrd Elementary is the larger school with 708 students compared with 118.
- •Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy is a charter school while Byrd Elementary is a public 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 Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy better than Byrd Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Byrd Elementary ranks higher (39.6 vs 27.8 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 Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy and Byrd Elementary?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Trenton and Graniteville in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy: 118. Byrd Elementary: 708. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy and Byrd Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy is 585th of 688 and Byrd Elementary is 476th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).