Bookman Road Elementary vs Philip Simmons Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 166 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bookman Road Elementary
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students
Philip Simmons Elementary
Wando · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
535 students
| Measure | Bookman Road Elementary Elgin, South Carolina | Philip Simmons Elementary Wando, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #122 of 688 | #169 of 688 |
| National rank | #10174 of 50,301 | #13312 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 535 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 62% |
| city | Elgin | Wando |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bookman Road Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.6 vs 67.2).
- •Philip Simmons Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Philip Simmons Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 61%).
- •Bookman Road Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 16.7).
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 Bookman Road Elementary better than Philip Simmons Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bookman Road Elementary ranks higher (71.6 vs 67.2 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 Bookman Road Elementary and Philip Simmons Elementary?
About 166 km in a straight line, between Elgin and Wando in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bookman Road Elementary: 535. Philip Simmons Elementary: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bookman Road Elementary and Philip Simmons Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Bookman Road Elementary is 122nd of 688 and Philip Simmons Elementary is 169th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).