Blacksburg Primary vs Theodore Lester Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 194 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
Theodore Lester Elementary
Florence · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
362 students
| Measure | Blacksburg Primary Blacksburg, South Carolina | Theodore Lester Elementary Florence, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #491 of 688 | #591 of 688 |
| National rank | #32932 of 50,301 | #40120 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 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 31% |
| Math proficiency | – | 22% |
| city | Blacksburg | Florence |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blacksburg Primary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.5 vs 27.5).
- •Theodore Lester Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 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 Theodore Lester Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Blacksburg Primary ranks higher (38.5 vs 27.5 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 Theodore Lester Elementary?
About 194 km in a straight line, between Blacksburg and Florence in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blacksburg Primary: 363. Theodore Lester Elementary: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blacksburg Primary and Theodore Lester Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Blacksburg Primary is 491st of 688 and Theodore Lester Elementary is 591st of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).