Ford Elementary vs W. B. Goodwin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 258 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
W. B. Goodwin Elementary
North Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
423 students
| Measure | Ford Elementary Laurens, South Carolina | W. B. Goodwin Elementary North Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #623 of 688 | #667 of 688 |
| National rank | #42493 of 50,301 | #45562 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 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 21% |
| city | Laurens | North Charleston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ford Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.7 vs 18.9).
- •W. B. Goodwin Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 19%).
- •W. B. Goodwin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 17%).
- •Ford Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 13.6).
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 W. B. Goodwin Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ford Elementary ranks higher (23.7 vs 18.9 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 Ford Elementary and W. B. Goodwin Elementary?
About 258 km in a straight line, between Laurens and North Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ford Elementary: 423. W. B. Goodwin Elementary: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ford Elementary and W. B. Goodwin Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Ford Elementary is 623rd of 688 and W. B. Goodwin Elementary is 667th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).