Discovery Charter of Lancaster vs North Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Charter of Lancaster
Lancaster · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
146 students
North Elementary
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
645 students
| Measure | Discovery Charter of Lancaster Lancaster, South Carolina | North Elementary Lancaster, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #364 of 688 | #318 of 688 |
| National rank | #24796 of 50,301 | #21336 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 146 | 645 |
| Enrollment | 146 | 645 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 58% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.5 vs 50.5).
- •North Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 44.5%).
- •Discovery Charter of Lancaster does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 47%).
- •North Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.2).
- •North Elementary is the larger school with 645 students compared with 146.
- •Discovery Charter of Lancaster is a charter school while North Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Discovery Charter of Lancaster better than North Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), North Elementary ranks higher (55.5 vs 50.5 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 Discovery Charter of Lancaster and North Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Charter of Lancaster: 146. North Elementary: 645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Charter of Lancaster and North Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Discovery Charter of Lancaster is 364th of 688 and North Elementary is 318th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).