Ellen Woodside Elementary vs Sue Cleveland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellen Woodside Elementary
Pelzer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,071 students
Sue Cleveland Elementary
Piedmont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
544 students
| Measure | Ellen Woodside Elementary Pelzer, South Carolina | Sue Cleveland Elementary Piedmont, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #332 of 688 | #507 of 688 |
| National rank | #22008 of 50,301 | #34223 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,071 | 544 |
| Enrollment | 1,071 | 544 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 40% |
| city | Pelzer | Piedmont |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ellen Woodside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.5 vs 36.7).
- •Ellen Woodside Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 40%).
- •Ellen Woodside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 35%).
- •Sue Cleveland Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 19.8).
- •Ellen Woodside Elementary is the larger school with 1,071 students compared with 544.
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 Ellen Woodside Elementary better than Sue Cleveland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ellen Woodside Elementary ranks higher (54.5 vs 36.7 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 Ellen Woodside Elementary and Sue Cleveland Elementary?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Pelzer and Piedmont in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellen Woodside Elementary: 1,071. Sue Cleveland Elementary: 544. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellen Woodside Elementary and Sue Cleveland Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Ellen Woodside Elementary is 332nd of 688 and Sue Cleveland Elementary is 507th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).