Clay Hill Elementary vs Minnie Hughes Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 44 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clay Hill Elementary
Ridgeville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
174 students
Minnie Hughes Elementary
Yonges Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
174 students
| Measure | Clay Hill Elementary Ridgeville, South Carolina | Minnie Hughes Elementary Yonges Island, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #385 of 688 | #617 of 688 |
| National rank | #26225 of 50,301 | #41940 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 174 | 174 |
| Enrollment | 174 | 174 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 27% |
| city | Ridgeville | Yonges Island |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clay Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.4 vs 24.6).
- •Clay Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Clay Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Minnie Hughes Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.6).
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 Clay Hill Elementary better than Minnie Hughes Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Clay Hill Elementary ranks higher (48.4 vs 24.6 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 Clay Hill Elementary and Minnie Hughes Elementary?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Ridgeville and Yonges Island in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay Hill Elementary: 174. Minnie Hughes Elementary: 174. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay Hill Elementary and Minnie Hughes Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Clay Hill Elementary is 385th of 688 and Minnie Hughes Elementary is 617th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).