Fairforest Elementary vs Wellford Academy of Science and Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairforest Elementary
Spartanburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
805 students
Wellford Academy of Science and Technology
Wellford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
654 students
| Measure | Fairforest Elementary Spartanburg, South Carolina | Wellford Academy of Science and Technology Wellford, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #383 of 688 | #413 of 688 |
| National rank | #26154 of 50,301 | #27265 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 805 | 654 |
| Enrollment | 805 | 654 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 42% |
| city | Spartanburg | Wellford |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairforest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 46.9).
- •Fairforest Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Fairforest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •Wellford Academy of Science and Technology does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.6).
- •Fairforest Elementary is the larger school with 805 students compared with 654.
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 Fairforest Elementary better than Wellford Academy of Science and Technology?
On the Success Index (US), Fairforest Elementary ranks higher (48.5 vs 46.9 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 Fairforest Elementary and Wellford Academy of Science and Technology?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Spartanburg and Wellford in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairforest Elementary: 805. Wellford Academy of Science and Technology: 654. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairforest Elementary and Wellford Academy of Science and Technology rank in South Carolina?
Fairforest Elementary is 383rd of 688 and Wellford Academy of Science and Technology is 413th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).