E. B. Morse Elementary vs Waterloo Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
E. B. Morse Elementary
Laurens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students
Waterloo Elementary
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
254 students
| Measure | E. B. Morse Elementary Laurens, South Carolina | Waterloo Elementary Waterloo, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #611 of 688 | #454 of 688 |
| National rank | #41376 of 50,301 | #30530 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 447 | 254 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 254 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 37% |
| city | Laurens | Waterloo |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waterloo Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.2 vs 25.5).
- •Waterloo Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 18%).
- •Waterloo Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Waterloo Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 12.1).
- •E. B. Morse Elementary is the larger school with 447 students compared with 254.
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 E. B. Morse Elementary better than Waterloo Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Waterloo Elementary ranks higher (42.2 vs 25.5 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 E. B. Morse Elementary and Waterloo Elementary?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Laurens and Waterloo in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
E. B. Morse Elementary: 447. Waterloo Elementary: 254. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do E. B. Morse Elementary and Waterloo Elementary rank in South Carolina?
E. B. Morse Elementary is 611th of 688 and Waterloo Elementary is 454th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).