Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy vs Douglas Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 8.4 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
Douglas Elementary
Trenton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
215 students
| Measure | Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy Trenton, South Carolina | Douglas Elementary Trenton, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #585 of 688 | #580 of 688 |
| National rank | #39898 of 50,301 | #39577 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 118 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 118 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 27% |
| city | Trenton | Trenton |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (27.8 vs 28.4).
- •Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 27%).
- •Douglas Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 24.5%).
- •Douglas Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.8).
- •Douglas Elementary is the larger school with 215 students compared with 118.
- •Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy is a charter school while Douglas 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 Douglas Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy and Douglas Elementary?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Trenton and Trenton in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy: 118. Douglas Elementary: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy and Douglas Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy is 585th of 688 and Douglas Elementary is 580th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).