Cherokee Trail Elementary vs West Pelzer Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 33 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
West Pelzer Elementary
West Pelzer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students
| Measure | Cherokee Trail Elementary Donalds, South Carolina | West Pelzer Elementary West Pelzer, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #189 of 688 | #116 of 688 |
| National rank | #14240 of 50,301 | #9350 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 360 | 361 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 68% |
| city | Donalds | West Pelzer |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Pelzer Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 65.8).
- •West Pelzer Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 61%).
- •Cherokee Trail Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 53%).
- •West Pelzer Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.3).
- •West Pelzer Elementary is the larger school with 361 students compared with 360.
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 West Pelzer Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), West Pelzer Elementary ranks higher (72.9 vs 65.8 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 West Pelzer Elementary?
About 33 km in a straight line, between Donalds and West Pelzer in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Trail Elementary: 360. West Pelzer Elementary: 361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Trail Elementary and West Pelzer Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Cherokee Trail Elementary is 189th of 688 and West Pelzer Elementary is 116th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).