Douglas Elementary vs Strom Thurmond High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 8.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas Elementary
Trenton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
215 students
Strom Thurmond High
Johnston · Public high · Grades 9–12
720 students
| Measure | Douglas Elementary Trenton, South Carolina | Strom Thurmond High Johnston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #580 of 688 | #163 of 228 |
| National rank | #39577 of 50,301 | #7817 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 215 | 720 |
| Enrollment | 215 | 720 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| city | Trenton | Johnston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Strom Thurmond High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.2 vs 28.4).
- •Strom Thurmond High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Strom Thurmond High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 27%).
- •Douglas Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 15.7).
- •Strom Thurmond High is the larger school with 720 students compared with 215.
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 Douglas Elementary better than Strom Thurmond High?
On the Success Index (US), Strom Thurmond High ranks higher (52.2 vs 28.4 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 Douglas Elementary and Strom Thurmond High?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Trenton and Johnston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas Elementary: 215. Strom Thurmond High: 720. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas Elementary and Strom Thurmond High rank in South Carolina?
Douglas Elementary is 580th of 688 and Strom Thurmond High is 163rd of 228 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).