Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary vs Lakeview Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 6.6 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
Lakeview Elementary
Greenwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
426 students
| Measure | Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary Greenwood, South Carolina | Lakeview Elementary Greenwood, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #482 of 688 | #350 of 688 |
| National rank | #32470 of 50,301 | #23768 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 680 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 680 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 45% |
| city | Greenwood | Greenwood |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeview Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 39.2).
- •Lakeview Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 44%).
- •Lakeview Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 40%).
- •Lakeview Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 15.5).
- •Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary is the larger school with 680 students compared with 426.
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 Lakeview Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeview Elementary ranks higher (52.0 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 Lakeview Elementary?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Greenwood and Greenwood in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary: 680. Lakeview Elementary: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary and Lakeview Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary is 482nd of 688 and Lakeview Elementary is 350th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).