Eleanor S. Rice Elementary vs Merrywood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eleanor S. Rice Elementary
Greenwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students
Merrywood Elementary
Greenwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
562 students
| Measure | Eleanor S. Rice Elementary Greenwood, South Carolina | Merrywood Elementary Greenwood, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #542 of 688 | #388 of 688 |
| National rank | #36427 of 50,301 | #26375 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 535 | 562 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 562 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 47% |
| city | Greenwood | Greenwood |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merrywood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 33.2).
- •Merrywood Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Merrywood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 31%).
- •Merrywood Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.0).
- •Merrywood Elementary is the larger school with 562 students compared with 535.
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 Eleanor S. Rice Elementary better than Merrywood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Merrywood Elementary ranks higher (48.2 vs 33.2 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 Eleanor S. Rice Elementary and Merrywood Elementary?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Greenwood and Greenwood in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eleanor S. Rice Elementary: 535. Merrywood Elementary: 562. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eleanor S. Rice Elementary and Merrywood Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Eleanor S. Rice Elementary is 542nd of 688 and Merrywood Elementary is 388th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).