Cherryvale Elementary vs Forts Pond Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 74 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherryvale Elementary
Sumter · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students
Forts Pond Elementary
Pelion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
478 students
| Measure | Cherryvale Elementary Sumter, South Carolina | Forts Pond Elementary Pelion, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #661 of 688 | #488 of 688 |
| National rank | #45274 of 50,301 | #32668 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 477 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 40% |
| city | Sumter | Pelion |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forts Pond Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.9 vs 19.3).
- •Forts Pond Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 27%).
- •Forts Pond Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 24%).
- •Forts Pond Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.4).
- •Forts Pond Elementary is the larger school with 478 students compared with 477.
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 Cherryvale Elementary better than Forts Pond Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Forts Pond Elementary ranks higher (38.9 vs 19.3 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 Cherryvale Elementary and Forts Pond Elementary?
About 74 km in a straight line, between Sumter and Pelion in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherryvale Elementary: 477. Forts Pond Elementary: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherryvale Elementary and Forts Pond Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Cherryvale Elementary is 661st of 688 and Forts Pond Elementary is 488th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).