Cotton Belt Elementary vs York Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cotton Belt Elementary
York · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
428 students
York Middle
York · Public middle · Grades 7–8
789 students
| Measure | Cotton Belt Elementary York, South Carolina | York Middle York, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #265 of 688 | #127 of 248 |
| National rank | #18639 of 50,301 | #9371 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 428 | 789 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 789 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 39% |
| city | York | York |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cotton Belt Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.3 vs 42.1).
- •Cotton Belt Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Cotton Belt Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •York Middle does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.0).
- •York Middle is the larger school with 789 students compared with 428.
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 Cotton Belt Elementary better than York Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cotton Belt Elementary ranks higher (59.3 vs 42.1 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 Cotton Belt Elementary and York Middle?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between York and York in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cotton Belt Elementary: 428. York Middle: 789. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cotton Belt Elementary and York Middle rank in South Carolina?
Cotton Belt Elementary is 265th of 688 and York Middle is 127th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).