Cayce Elementary vs Plain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 143 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cayce Elementary
Cayce · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
977 students
Plain Elementary
Simpsonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
975 students
| Measure | Cayce Elementary Cayce, South Carolina | Plain Elementary Simpsonville, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #592 of 688 | #157 of 688 |
| National rank | #40137 of 50,301 | #12605 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 977 | 975 |
| Enrollment | 977 | 975 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 66% |
| city | Cayce | Simpsonville |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plain Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 27.4).
- •Plain Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 30%).
- •Plain Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 23%).
- •Cayce Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 17.4).
- •Cayce Elementary is the larger school with 977 students compared with 975.
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 Cayce Elementary better than Plain Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Plain Elementary ranks higher (68.2 vs 27.4 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 Cayce Elementary and Plain Elementary?
About 143 km in a straight line, between Cayce and Simpsonville in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cayce Elementary: 977. Plain Elementary: 975. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cayce Elementary and Plain Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Cayce Elementary is 592nd of 688 and Plain Elementary is 157th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).