Dewey-Carter Elementary vs Lexington Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 135 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
Lexington Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
607 students
| Measure | Dewey-Carter Elementary Effingham, South Carolina | Lexington Elementary Lexington, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #530 of 688 | #238 of 688 |
| National rank | #35566 of 50,301 | #17141 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 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 55% |
| city | Effingham | Lexington |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lexington Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 34.5).
- •Lexington Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 41%).
- •Lexington Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 31%).
- •Lexington Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.8).
- •Lexington 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 Lexington Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lexington Elementary ranks higher (61.5 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 Lexington Elementary?
About 135 km in a straight line, between Effingham and Lexington in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dewey-Carter Elementary: 606. Lexington Elementary: 607. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dewey-Carter Elementary and Lexington Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Dewey-Carter Elementary is 530th of 688 and Lexington Elementary is 238th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).