Clinton Elementary vs Lancaster High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.1 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
Lancaster High
Lancaster · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,390 students
| Measure | Clinton Elementary Lancaster, South Carolina | Lancaster High Lancaster, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #663 of 688 | #175 of 228 |
| National rank | #45435 of 50,301 | #9234 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 412 | 1,390 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 1,390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 34% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lancaster High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 19.0).
- •Lancaster High does better on math proficiency (34% vs 14%).
- •Lancaster High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 16%).
- •Clinton Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 16.0).
- •Lancaster High is the larger school with 1,390 students compared with 412.
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 Lancaster High?
On the Success Index (US), Lancaster High ranks higher (46.8 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 Lancaster High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clinton Elementary: 412. Lancaster High: 1,390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clinton Elementary and Lancaster High rank in South Carolina?
Clinton Elementary is 663rd of 688 and Lancaster High is 175th of 228 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).