Edwards Elementary vs Ruby Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edwards Elementary
Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
538 students
Ruby Elementary
Ruby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
256 students
| Measure | Edwards Elementary Chesterfield, South Carolina | Ruby Elementary Ruby, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #429 of 688 | #246 of 688 |
| National rank | #28148 of 50,301 | #17616 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 538 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 57% |
| city | Chesterfield | Ruby |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruby Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 45.6).
- •Ruby Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Ruby Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •Ruby Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.5).
- •Edwards Elementary is the larger school with 538 students compared with 256.
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 Edwards Elementary better than Ruby Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ruby Elementary ranks higher (60.9 vs 45.6 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 Edwards Elementary and Ruby Elementary?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Ruby in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edwards Elementary: 538. Ruby Elementary: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edwards Elementary and Ruby Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Edwards Elementary is 429th of 688 and Ruby Elementary is 246th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).