Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary vs Jackson Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 141 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary
Chesnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
551 students
Jackson Creek Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
551 students
| Measure | Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary Chesnee, South Carolina | Jackson Creek Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #49 of 688 | #595 of 688 |
| National rank | #4247 of 50,301 | #40267 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 551 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 27% |
| city | Chesnee | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 27.2).
- •Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 27%).
- •Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 21%).
- •Jackson Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.5).
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 Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary better than Jackson Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary ranks higher (81.3 vs 27.2 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 Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary and Jackson Creek Elementary?
About 141 km in a straight line, between Chesnee and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary: 551. Jackson Creek Elementary: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary and Jackson Creek Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary is 49th of 688 and Jackson Creek Elementary is 595th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).