Buena Vista Elementary vs Northwood Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buena Vista Elementary
Greer · Public elementary · Grades K–5
834 students
Northwood Middle
Taylors · Public middle · Grades 6–8
823 students
| Measure | Buena Vista Elementary Greer, South Carolina | Northwood Middle Taylors, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #59 of 688 | #55 of 248 |
| National rank | #5350 of 50,301 | #5466 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 834 | 823 |
| Enrollment | 834 | 823 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 57% |
| city | Greer | Taylors |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buena Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 60.1).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 57%).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 53%).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 16.5).
- •Buena Vista Elementary is the larger school with 834 students compared with 823.
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 Buena Vista Elementary better than Northwood Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Buena Vista Elementary ranks higher (79.3 vs 60.1 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 Buena Vista Elementary and Northwood Middle?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Greer and Taylors in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena Vista Elementary: 834. Northwood Middle: 823. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena Vista Elementary and Northwood Middle rank in South Carolina?
Buena Vista Elementary is 59th of 688 and Northwood Middle is 55th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).