Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary vs Emerald High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary
Greenwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
680 students
Emerald High
Greenwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
887 students
| Measure | Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary Greenwood, South Carolina | Emerald High Greenwood, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #482 of 688 | #179 of 228 |
| National rank | #32470 of 50,301 | #9804 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 680 | 887 |
| Enrollment | 680 | 887 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 32% |
| city | Greenwood | Greenwood |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerald High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.5 vs 39.2).
- •Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 32%).
- •Emerald High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 40%).
- •Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.7).
- •Emerald High is the larger school with 887 students compared with 680.
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 Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary better than Emerald High?
On the Success Index (US), Emerald High ranks higher (44.5 vs 39.2 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 Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary and Emerald High?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Greenwood and Greenwood in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary: 680. Emerald High: 887. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary and Emerald High rank in South Carolina?
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary is 482nd of 688 and Emerald High is 179th of 228 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).