Dewey-Carter Elementary vs Doby's Mill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 89 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dewey-Carter Elementary
Effingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
606 students
Doby's Mill Elementary
Lugoff · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
607 students
| Measure | Dewey-Carter Elementary Effingham, South Carolina | Doby's Mill Elementary Lugoff, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #530 of 688 | #451 of 688 |
| National rank | #35566 of 50,301 | #30141 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 606 | 607 |
| Enrollment | 606 | 607 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 46% |
| city | Effingham | Lugoff |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Doby's Mill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.7 vs 34.5).
- •Doby's Mill Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 41%).
- •Doby's Mill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 31%).
- •Dewey-Carter Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.6).
- •Doby's Mill Elementary is the larger school with 607 students compared with 606.
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 Dewey-Carter Elementary better than Doby's Mill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Doby's Mill Elementary ranks higher (42.7 vs 34.5 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 Dewey-Carter Elementary and Doby's Mill Elementary?
About 89 km in a straight line, between Effingham and Lugoff in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dewey-Carter Elementary: 606. Doby's Mill Elementary: 607. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dewey-Carter Elementary and Doby's Mill Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Dewey-Carter Elementary is 530th of 688 and Doby's Mill Elementary is 451st of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).