Ford Elementary vs Northwest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 68 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
Northwest Elementary
Gaffney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
423 students
| Measure | Ford Elementary Laurens, South Carolina | Northwest Elementary Gaffney, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #623 of 688 | #271 of 688 |
| National rank | #42493 of 50,301 | #19002 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 423 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 57% |
| city | Laurens | Gaffney |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.8 vs 23.7).
- •Northwest Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 19%).
- •Northwest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 17%).
- •Ford Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 14.1).
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 Northwest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest Elementary ranks higher (58.8 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 Northwest Elementary?
About 68 km in a straight line, between Laurens and Gaffney in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ford Elementary: 423. Northwest Elementary: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ford Elementary and Northwest Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Ford Elementary is 623rd of 688 and Northwest Elementary is 271st of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).