Boiling Springs Elementary vs Buford Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 127 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boiling Springs Elementary
Boiling Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
791 students
Buford Elementary
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
792 students
| Measure | Boiling Springs Elementary Boiling Springs, South Carolina | Buford Elementary Lancaster, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #128 of 688 | #147 of 688 |
| National rank | #10430 of 50,301 | #11765 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 791 | 792 |
| Enrollment | 791 | 792 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 77% |
| city | Boiling Springs | Lancaster |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boiling Springs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 69.3).
- •Buford Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 70%).
- •Buford Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 58%).
- •Boiling Springs Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.9).
- •Buford Elementary is the larger school with 792 students compared with 791.
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 Boiling Springs Elementary better than Buford Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Boiling Springs Elementary ranks higher (71.2 vs 69.3 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 Boiling Springs Elementary and Buford Elementary?
About 127 km in a straight line, between Boiling Springs and Lancaster in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boiling Springs Elementary: 791. Buford Elementary: 792. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boiling Springs Elementary and Buford Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Boiling Springs Elementary is 128th of 688 and Buford Elementary is 147th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).