Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary vs Pinecrest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 8.7 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
Pinecrest Elementary
Greenwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
379 students
| Measure | Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary Greenwood, South Carolina | Pinecrest Elementary Greenwood, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #482 of 688 | #487 of 688 |
| National rank | #32470 of 50,301 | #32629 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 680 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 680 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 33% |
| city | Greenwood | Greenwood |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (39.2 vs 39.0).
- •Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 33%).
- •Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 34%).
- •Pinecrest Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 15.5).
- •Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary is the larger school with 680 students compared with 379.
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 Pinecrest Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary and Pinecrest Elementary?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Greenwood and Greenwood in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary: 680. Pinecrest Elementary: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary and Pinecrest Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary is 482nd of 688 and Pinecrest Elementary is 487th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).