Buford Elementary vs Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 203 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buford Elementary
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
792 students
Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary
Summerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
791 students
| Measure | Buford Elementary Lancaster, South Carolina | Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary Summerville, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #147 of 688 | #260 of 688 |
| National rank | #11765 of 50,301 | #18389 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 792 | 791 |
| Enrollment | 792 | 791 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 53% |
| city | Lancaster | Summerville |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buford Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 59.7).
- •Buford Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 53%).
- •Buford Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 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 Buford Elementary better than Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Buford Elementary ranks higher (69.3 vs 59.7 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 Buford Elementary and Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary?
About 203 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Summerville in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buford Elementary: 792. Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary: 791. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buford Elementary and Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Buford Elementary is 147th of 688 and Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary is 260th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).