Cross Elementary vs New Prospect Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 270 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cross Elementary
Cross · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
421 students
New Prospect Elementary
Anderson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
419 students
| Measure | Cross Elementary Cross, South Carolina | New Prospect Elementary Anderson, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #681 of 688 | #498 of 688 |
| National rank | #47474 of 50,301 | #33380 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 421 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 40% |
| city | Cross | Anderson |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Prospect Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.9 vs 15.3).
- •New Prospect Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 22%).
- •New Prospect Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •New Prospect Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 20.0).
- •Cross Elementary is the larger school with 421 students compared with 419.
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 Cross Elementary better than New Prospect Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), New Prospect Elementary ranks higher (37.9 vs 15.3 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 Cross Elementary and New Prospect Elementary?
About 270 km in a straight line, between Cross and Anderson in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cross Elementary: 421. New Prospect Elementary: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cross Elementary and New Prospect Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Cross Elementary is 681st of 688 and New Prospect Elementary is 498th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).