Georgetown High vs McDonald Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Georgetown High
Georgetown · Public high · Grades 9–12
918 students
McDonald Elementary
Georgetown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
389 students
| Measure | Georgetown High Georgetown, South Carolina | McDonald Elementary Georgetown, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #109 of 228 | #565 of 688 |
| National rank | #4453 of 16,910 | #38272 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 918 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 918 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 24% |
| city | Georgetown | Georgetown |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Georgetown High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 30.4).
- •Georgetown High does better on math proficiency (48% vs 24%).
- •Georgetown High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 31%).
- •McDonald Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.5).
- •Georgetown High is the larger school with 918 students compared with 389.
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 Georgetown High better than McDonald Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Georgetown High ranks higher (65.3 vs 30.4 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 Georgetown High and McDonald Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Georgetown and Georgetown in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Georgetown High: 918. McDonald Elementary: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Georgetown High and McDonald Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Georgetown High is 109th of 228 and McDonald Elementary is 565th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).