Cyril B. Busbee Elementary vs Pelion Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cyril B. Busbee Elementary
Wagener · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students
Pelion Elementary
Pelion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
642 students
| Measure | Cyril B. Busbee Elementary Wagener, South Carolina | Pelion Elementary Pelion, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #474 of 688 | #512 of 688 |
| National rank | #31924 of 50,301 | #34390 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 467 | 642 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 642 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 40% |
| city | Wagener | Pelion |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cyril B. Busbee Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.0 vs 36.4).
- •Cyril B. Busbee Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Cyril B. Busbee Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •Pelion Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.7).
- •Pelion Elementary is the larger school with 642 students compared with 467.
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 Cyril B. Busbee Elementary better than Pelion Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cyril B. Busbee Elementary ranks higher (40.0 vs 36.4 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 Cyril B. Busbee Elementary and Pelion Elementary?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Wagener and Pelion in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cyril B. Busbee Elementary: 467. Pelion Elementary: 642. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cyril B. Busbee Elementary and Pelion Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Cyril B. Busbee Elementary is 474th of 688 and Pelion Elementary is 512th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).