Duncan Elementary School of the Arts vs Lyman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Duncan Elementary School of the Arts
Duncan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
670 students
Lyman Elementary
Lyman · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
750 students
| Measure | Duncan Elementary School of the Arts Duncan, South Carolina | Lyman Elementary Lyman, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #342 of 688 | #134 of 688 |
| National rank | #22621 of 50,301 | #10735 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 670 | 750 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 750 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 63% |
| city | Duncan | Lyman |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lyman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 53.6).
- •Lyman Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 46%).
- •Lyman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 46%).
- •Duncan Elementary School of the Arts does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.4).
- •Lyman Elementary is the larger school with 750 students compared with 670.
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 Duncan Elementary School of the Arts better than Lyman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lyman Elementary ranks higher (70.8 vs 53.6 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 Duncan Elementary School of the Arts and Lyman Elementary?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Duncan and Lyman in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Duncan Elementary School of the Arts: 670. Lyman Elementary: 750. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Duncan Elementary School of the Arts and Lyman Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Duncan Elementary School of the Arts is 342nd of 688 and Lyman Elementary is 134th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).