Cherokee Trail Elementary vs Orchard Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 77 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherokee Trail Elementary
Donalds · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
360 students
Orchard Park Elementary
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students
| Measure | Cherokee Trail Elementary Donalds, South Carolina | Orchard Park Elementary Westminster, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #189 of 688 | #422 of 688 |
| National rank | #14240 of 50,301 | #27569 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 360 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 42% |
| city | Donalds | Westminster |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherokee Trail Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 46.5).
- •Cherokee Trail Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 42%).
- •Cherokee Trail Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 37%).
- •Orchard Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 13.3).
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 Cherokee Trail Elementary better than Orchard Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cherokee Trail Elementary ranks higher (65.8 vs 46.5 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 Cherokee Trail Elementary and Orchard Park Elementary?
About 77 km in a straight line, between Donalds and Westminster in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Trail Elementary: 360. Orchard Park Elementary: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Trail Elementary and Orchard Park Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Cherokee Trail Elementary is 189th of 688 and Orchard Park Elementary is 422nd of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).