Carolina Academy (High) vs Thomas E. Kerns Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carolina Academy (High)
Greenville · Public high · Grades 9–12
976 students
Thomas E. Kerns Elementary
Greenville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
522 students
| Measure | Carolina Academy (High) Greenville, South Carolina | Thomas E. Kerns Elementary Greenville, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 228 | #562 of 688 |
| National rank | #10438 of 16,910 | #38118 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 976 | 522 |
| Enrollment | 976 | 522 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 38% |
| city | Greenville | Greenville |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carolina Academy (High) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.1 vs 30.7).
- •Thomas E. Kerns Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 30%).
- •Carolina Academy (High) does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 31%).
- •Carolina Academy (High) does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.9).
- •Carolina Academy (High) is the larger school with 976 students compared with 522.
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 Carolina Academy (High) better than Thomas E. Kerns Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carolina Academy (High) ranks higher (42.1 vs 30.7 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 Carolina Academy (High) and Thomas E. Kerns Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Greenville and Greenville in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carolina Academy (High): 976. Thomas E. Kerns Elementary: 522. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carolina Academy (High) and Thomas E. Kerns Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Carolina Academy (High) is 185th of 228 and Thomas E. Kerns Elementary is 562nd of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).