Gilbert Elementary vs Van Wyck Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 117 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gilbert Elementary
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
823 students
Van Wyck Elementary
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
820 students
| Measure | Gilbert Elementary Gilbert, South Carolina | Van Wyck Elementary Lancaster, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #376 of 688 | #139 of 688 |
| National rank | #25628 of 50,301 | #11199 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 823 | 820 |
| Enrollment | 823 | 820 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 63% |
| city | Gilbert | Lancaster |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Wyck Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 49.3).
- •Van Wyck Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 48%).
- •Van Wyck Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 41%).
- •Gilbert Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.9).
- •Gilbert Elementary is the larger school with 823 students compared with 820.
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 Gilbert Elementary better than Van Wyck Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Van Wyck Elementary ranks higher (70.2 vs 49.3 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 Gilbert Elementary and Van Wyck Elementary?
About 117 km in a straight line, between Gilbert and Lancaster in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gilbert Elementary: 823. Van Wyck Elementary: 820. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gilbert Elementary and Van Wyck Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Gilbert Elementary is 376th of 688 and Van Wyck Elementary is 139th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).