Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary vs Greenwood Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 6.7 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
Greenwood Charter Academy
Greenwood · Charter elementary · Grades PK–7
432 students
| Measure | Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary Greenwood, South Carolina | Greenwood Charter Academy Greenwood, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #482 of 688 | #19 of 688 |
| National rank | #32470 of 50,301 | #2158 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–7 |
| Students | 680 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 680 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | – |
| Math proficiency | 44% | – |
| city | Greenwood | Greenwood |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Greenwood Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.6 vs 39.2).
- •Greenwood Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.5).
- •Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary is the larger school with 680 students compared with 432.
- •Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary is a public school while Greenwood Charter Academy is a charter 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 Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary better than Greenwood Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Greenwood Charter Academy ranks higher (85.6 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 Greenwood Charter Academy?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Greenwood and Greenwood in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary: 680. Greenwood Charter Academy: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary and Greenwood Charter Academy rank in South Carolina?
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary is 482nd of 688 and Greenwood Charter Academy is 19th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).