Blacksburg Primary vs Kenneth Gardner Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 220 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blacksburg Primary
Blacksburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
363 students
Kenneth Gardner Leadership Academy
Kingstree · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
362 students
| Measure | Blacksburg Primary Blacksburg, South Carolina | Kenneth Gardner Leadership Academy Kingstree, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #491 of 688 | #659 of 688 |
| National rank | #32932 of 50,301 | #45039 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 363 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 25% |
| Math proficiency | – | 19% |
| city | Blacksburg | Kingstree |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blacksburg Primary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.5 vs 19.7).
- •Kenneth Gardner Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.8).
- •Blacksburg Primary is the larger school with 363 students compared with 362.
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 Blacksburg Primary better than Kenneth Gardner Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Blacksburg Primary ranks higher (38.5 vs 19.7 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 Blacksburg Primary and Kenneth Gardner Leadership Academy?
About 220 km in a straight line, between Blacksburg and Kingstree in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blacksburg Primary: 363. Kenneth Gardner Leadership Academy: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blacksburg Primary and Kenneth Gardner Leadership Academy rank in South Carolina?
Blacksburg Primary is 491st of 688 and Kenneth Gardner Leadership Academy is 659th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).