Cannons Elementary vs Drayton Mills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cannons Elementary
Spartanburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
389 students
Drayton Mills Elementary
Spartanburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
810 students
| Measure | Cannons Elementary Spartanburg, South Carolina | Drayton Mills Elementary Spartanburg, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #293 of 688 | #662 of 688 |
| National rank | #19905 of 50,301 | #45342 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 389 | 810 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 810 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 21% |
| city | Spartanburg | Spartanburg |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cannons Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.5 vs 19.2).
- •Cannons Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 21%).
- •Cannons Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 23%).
- •Cannons Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.0).
- •Drayton Mills Elementary is the larger school with 810 students compared with 389.
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 Cannons Elementary better than Drayton Mills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cannons Elementary ranks higher (57.5 vs 19.2 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 Cannons Elementary and Drayton Mills Elementary?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Spartanburg and Spartanburg in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cannons Elementary: 389. Drayton Mills Elementary: 810. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cannons Elementary and Drayton Mills Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Cannons Elementary is 293rd of 688 and Drayton Mills Elementary is 662nd of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).