Dewey-Carter Elementary vs Greenwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 7.3 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
Greenwood Elementary
Florence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
530 students
| Measure | Dewey-Carter Elementary Effingham, South Carolina | Greenwood Elementary Florence, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #530 of 688 | #459 of 688 |
| National rank | #35566 of 50,301 | #30875 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 606 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 606 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 41% |
| city | Effingham | Florence |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Greenwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.6 vs 34.5).
- •Greenwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 31%).
- •Greenwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 13.8).
- •Dewey-Carter Elementary is the larger school with 606 students compared with 530.
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 Greenwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Greenwood Elementary ranks higher (41.6 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 Greenwood Elementary?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Effingham and Florence in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dewey-Carter Elementary: 606. Greenwood Elementary: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dewey-Carter Elementary and Greenwood Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Dewey-Carter Elementary is 530th of 688 and Greenwood Elementary is 459th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).