Ford Elementary vs Laurens Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ford Elementary
Laurens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
423 students
Laurens Elementary
Laurens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
| Measure | Ford Elementary Laurens, South Carolina | Laurens Elementary Laurens, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #623 of 688 | #343 of 688 |
| National rank | #42493 of 50,301 | #22641 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 423 | 465 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 465 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 50% |
| city | Laurens | Laurens |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurens Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.6 vs 23.7).
- •Laurens Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 19%).
- •Laurens Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 17%).
- •Ford Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 10.6).
- •Laurens Elementary is the larger school with 465 students compared with 423.
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 Ford Elementary better than Laurens Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Laurens Elementary ranks higher (53.6 vs 23.7 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 Ford Elementary and Laurens Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Laurens and Laurens in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ford Elementary: 423. Laurens Elementary: 465. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ford Elementary and Laurens Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Ford Elementary is 623rd of 688 and Laurens Elementary is 343rd of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).