Bluffton Elementary vs Michael C. Riley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bluffton Elementary
Bluffton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
709 students
Michael C. Riley Elementary
Bluffton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
704 students
| Measure | Bluffton Elementary Bluffton, South Carolina | Michael C. Riley Elementary Bluffton, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #212 of 688 | #320 of 688 |
| National rank | #15706 of 50,301 | #21395 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 709 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 709 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 55% |
| city | Bluffton | Bluffton |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bluffton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.6 vs 55.4).
- •Bluffton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •Michael C. Riley Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 10.4).
- •Bluffton Elementary is the larger school with 709 students compared with 704.
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 Bluffton Elementary better than Michael C. Riley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bluffton Elementary ranks higher (63.6 vs 55.4 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 Bluffton Elementary and Michael C. Riley Elementary?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Bluffton and Bluffton in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bluffton Elementary: 709. Michael C. Riley Elementary: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bluffton Elementary and Michael C. Riley Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Bluffton Elementary is 212th of 688 and Michael C. Riley Elementary is 320th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).