East Aiken School of the Arts vs J. L. Cain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 187 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Aiken School of the Arts
Aiken · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
534 students
J. L. Cain Elementary
Darlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
533 students
| Measure | East Aiken School of the Arts Aiken, South Carolina | J. L. Cain Elementary Darlington, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #330 of 688 | #78 of 688 |
| National rank | #21930 of 50,301 | #6756 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 534 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 534 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | – |
| Math proficiency | 54% | – |
| city | Aiken | Darlington |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J. L. Cain Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 54.6).
- •J. L. Cain Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.7).
- •East Aiken School of the Arts is the larger school with 534 students compared with 533.
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 East Aiken School of the Arts better than J. L. Cain Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), J. L. Cain Elementary ranks higher (76.9 vs 54.6 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 East Aiken School of the Arts and J. L. Cain Elementary?
About 187 km in a straight line, between Aiken and Darlington in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Aiken School of the Arts: 534. J. L. Cain Elementary: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Aiken School of the Arts and J. L. Cain Elementary rank in South Carolina?
East Aiken School of the Arts is 330th of 688 and J. L. Cain Elementary is 78th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).