Centerville Elementary vs Philip Simmons Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 319 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centerville Elementary
Anderson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
536 students
Philip Simmons Elementary
Wando · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
535 students
| Measure | Centerville Elementary Anderson, South Carolina | Philip Simmons Elementary Wando, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #371 of 688 | #169 of 688 |
| National rank | #25221 of 50,301 | #13312 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 536 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 62% |
| city | Anderson | Wando |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Philip Simmons Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 49.9).
- •Philip Simmons Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 45%).
- •Philip Simmons Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 45%).
- •Centerville Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.7).
- •Centerville Elementary is the larger school with 536 students compared with 535.
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 Centerville Elementary better than Philip Simmons Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Philip Simmons Elementary ranks higher (67.2 vs 49.9 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 Centerville Elementary and Philip Simmons Elementary?
About 319 km in a straight line, between Anderson and Wando in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centerville Elementary: 536. Philip Simmons Elementary: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centerville Elementary and Philip Simmons Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Centerville Elementary is 371st of 688 and Philip Simmons Elementary is 169th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).