Drayton Mills Elementary vs Meeting Street Academy-Spartanburg
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drayton Mills Elementary
Spartanburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
810 students
Meeting Street Academy-Spartanburg
Spartanburg · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
306 students
| Measure | Drayton Mills Elementary Spartanburg, South Carolina | Meeting Street Academy-Spartanburg Spartanburg, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #662 of 688 | #6 of 688 |
| National rank | #45342 of 50,301 | #646 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 810 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 810 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | – |
| Math proficiency | 21% | – |
| city | Spartanburg | Spartanburg |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meeting Street Academy-Spartanburg scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.7 vs 19.2).
- •Meeting Street Academy-Spartanburg does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 14.0).
- •Drayton Mills Elementary is the larger school with 810 students compared with 306.
- •Drayton Mills Elementary is a public school while Meeting Street Academy-Spartanburg 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 Drayton Mills Elementary better than Meeting Street Academy-Spartanburg?
On the Success Index (US), Meeting Street Academy-Spartanburg ranks higher (90.7 vs 19.2 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 Drayton Mills Elementary and Meeting Street Academy-Spartanburg?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Spartanburg and Spartanburg in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drayton Mills Elementary: 810. Meeting Street Academy-Spartanburg: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drayton Mills Elementary and Meeting Street Academy-Spartanburg rank in South Carolina?
Drayton Mills Elementary is 662nd of 688 and Meeting Street Academy-Spartanburg is 6th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).