Drayton Hall Elementary vs Springfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drayton Hall Elementary
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
640 students
Springfield Elementary
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
679 students
| Measure | Drayton Hall Elementary Charleston, South Carolina | Springfield Elementary Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #202 of 688 | #535 of 688 |
| National rank | #15309 of 50,301 | #35934 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 640 | 679 |
| Enrollment | 640 | 679 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 36% |
| city | Charleston | Charleston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Drayton Hall Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.2 vs 34.0).
- •Drayton Hall Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 36%).
- •Drayton Hall Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 35%).
- •Springfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.2).
- •Springfield Elementary is the larger school with 679 students compared with 640.
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 Drayton Hall Elementary better than Springfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Drayton Hall Elementary ranks higher (64.2 vs 34.0 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 Drayton Hall Elementary and Springfield Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Charleston and Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drayton Hall Elementary: 640. Springfield Elementary: 679. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drayton Hall Elementary and Springfield Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Drayton Hall Elementary is 202nd of 688 and Springfield Elementary is 535th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).