Gateway Elementary vs Heritage Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gateway Elementary
Travelers Rest · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
659 students
Heritage Elementary
Travelers Rest · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
547 students
| Measure | Gateway Elementary Travelers Rest, South Carolina | Heritage Elementary Travelers Rest, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #168 of 688 | #311 of 688 |
| National rank | #13288 of 50,301 | #20959 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 659 | 547 |
| Enrollment | 659 | 547 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 57% |
| city | Travelers Rest | Travelers Rest |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gateway Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 56.0).
- •Gateway Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 57%).
- •Gateway Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 47%).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.9).
- •Gateway Elementary is the larger school with 659 students compared with 547.
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 Gateway Elementary better than Heritage Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gateway Elementary ranks higher (67.2 vs 56.0 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 Gateway Elementary and Heritage Elementary?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Travelers Rest and Travelers Rest in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gateway Elementary: 659. Heritage Elementary: 547. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gateway Elementary and Heritage Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Gateway Elementary is 168th of 688 and Heritage Elementary is 311th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).