Drayton Mills Elementary vs Spartanburg High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.1 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
Spartanburg High
Spartanburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,164 students
| Measure | Drayton Mills Elementary Spartanburg, South Carolina | Spartanburg High Spartanburg, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #662 of 688 | #78 of 228 |
| National rank | #45342 of 50,301 | #3064 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 810 | 2,164 |
| Enrollment | 810 | 2,164 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 60% |
| city | Spartanburg | Spartanburg |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spartanburg High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 19.2).
- •Spartanburg High does better on math proficiency (60% vs 21%).
- •Spartanburg High does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 23%).
- •Drayton Mills Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.0).
- •Spartanburg High is the larger school with 2,164 students compared with 810.
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 Spartanburg High?
On the Success Index (US), Spartanburg High ranks higher (71.0 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 Spartanburg High?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Spartanburg and Spartanburg in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drayton Mills Elementary: 810. Spartanburg High: 2,164. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drayton Mills Elementary and Spartanburg High rank in South Carolina?
Drayton Mills Elementary is 662nd of 688 and Spartanburg High is 78th of 228 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).