Cherryvale Elementary vs Shaw Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.4 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
Shaw Heights Elementary
Shaw Air Force Base · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
404 students
| Measure | Cherryvale Elementary Sumter, South Carolina | Shaw Heights Elementary Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #661 of 688 | #325 of 688 |
| National rank | #45274 of 50,301 | #21545 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 477 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 55% |
| city | Sumter | Shaw Air Force Base |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shaw Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.2 vs 19.3).
- •Shaw Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 27%).
- •Shaw Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 24%).
- •Shaw Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.4).
- •Cherryvale Elementary is the larger school with 477 students compared with 404.
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 Shaw Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shaw Heights Elementary ranks higher (55.2 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 Shaw Heights Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Sumter and Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherryvale Elementary: 477. Shaw Heights Elementary: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherryvale Elementary and Shaw Heights Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Cherryvale Elementary is 661st of 688 and Shaw Heights Elementary is 325th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).