Cyril B. Busbee Elementary vs Wagener-Salley High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 536 m 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
Wagener-Salley High
Wagener · Public high · Grades 9–12
245 students
| Measure | Cyril B. Busbee Elementary Wagener, South Carolina | Wagener-Salley High Wagener, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #474 of 688 | #145 of 228 |
| National rank | #31924 of 50,301 | #6224 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 467 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 34.5% |
| city | Wagener | Wagener |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wagener-Salley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.4 vs 40.0).
- •Cyril B. Busbee Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 34.5%).
- •Wagener-Salley High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Wagener-Salley High does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 13.7).
- •Cyril B. Busbee Elementary is the larger school with 467 students compared with 245.
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 Wagener-Salley High?
On the Success Index (US), Wagener-Salley High ranks higher (58.4 vs 40.0 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 Cyril B. Busbee Elementary and Wagener-Salley High?
About 536 m in a straight line, between Wagener and Wagener in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cyril B. Busbee Elementary: 467. Wagener-Salley High: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cyril B. Busbee Elementary and Wagener-Salley High rank in South Carolina?
Cyril B. Busbee Elementary is 474th of 688 and Wagener-Salley High is 145th of 228 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).