Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary vs Mathews Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.7 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
Mathews Elementary
Greenwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students
| Measure | Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary Greenwood, South Carolina | Mathews Elementary Greenwood, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #482 of 688 | #551 of 688 |
| National rank | #32470 of 50,301 | #37229 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 680 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 680 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 27% |
| city | Greenwood | Greenwood |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.2 vs 32.0).
- •Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 27%).
- •Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •Mathews Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 15.5).
- •Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary is the larger school with 680 students compared with 529.
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 Mathews Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary ranks higher (39.2 vs 32.0 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 Mathews Elementary?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Greenwood and Greenwood in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary: 680. Mathews Elementary: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary and Mathews Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary is 482nd of 688 and Mathews Elementary is 551st of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).