Clinton Elementary vs Discovery Charter of Lancaster
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clinton Elementary
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
412 students
Discovery Charter of Lancaster
Lancaster · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
146 students
| Measure | Clinton Elementary Lancaster, South Carolina | Discovery Charter of Lancaster Lancaster, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #663 of 688 | #364 of 688 |
| National rank | #45435 of 50,301 | #24796 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 412 | 146 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 146 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 44.5% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Charter of Lancaster scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.5 vs 19.0).
- •Discovery Charter of Lancaster does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 14%).
- •Discovery Charter of Lancaster does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 16%).
- •Clinton Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 16.2).
- •Clinton Elementary is the larger school with 412 students compared with 146.
- •Clinton Elementary is a public school while Discovery Charter of Lancaster is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Clinton Elementary better than Discovery Charter of Lancaster?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Charter of Lancaster ranks higher (50.5 vs 19.0 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 Clinton Elementary and Discovery Charter of Lancaster?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clinton Elementary: 412. Discovery Charter of Lancaster: 146. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clinton Elementary and Discovery Charter of Lancaster rank in South Carolina?
Clinton Elementary is 663rd of 688 and Discovery Charter of Lancaster is 364th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).