Drayton Mills Elementary vs Spartanburg Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.3 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 Preparatory School
Spartanburg · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
454 students
| Measure | Drayton Mills Elementary Spartanburg, South Carolina | Spartanburg Preparatory School Spartanburg, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #662 of 688 | #378 of 688 |
| National rank | #45342 of 50,301 | #25845 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 810 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 810 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 46% |
| city | Spartanburg | Spartanburg |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spartanburg Preparatory School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.0 vs 19.2).
- •Spartanburg Preparatory School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 21%).
- •Spartanburg Preparatory School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 23%).
- •Spartanburg Preparatory School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.0).
- •Drayton Mills Elementary is the larger school with 810 students compared with 454.
- •Drayton Mills Elementary is a public school while Spartanburg Preparatory School 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 Spartanburg Preparatory School?
On the Success Index (US), Spartanburg Preparatory School ranks higher (49.0 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 Preparatory School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Spartanburg and Spartanburg in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drayton Mills Elementary: 810. Spartanburg Preparatory School: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drayton Mills Elementary and Spartanburg Preparatory School rank in South Carolina?
Drayton Mills Elementary is 662nd of 688 and Spartanburg Preparatory School is 378th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).