Goucher Charter Academy vs Pacolet Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goucher Charter Academy
Gaffney · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
244 students
Pacolet Elementary
Pacolet · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
429 students
| Measure | Goucher Charter Academy Gaffney, South Carolina | Pacolet Elementary Pacolet, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #22 of 688 | #405 of 688 |
| National rank | #2515 of 50,301 | #26981 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 244 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 244 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 49% |
| city | Gaffney | Pacolet |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Goucher Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 47.3).
- •Goucher Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 15.9).
- •Pacolet Elementary is the larger school with 429 students compared with 244.
- •Goucher Charter Academy is a charter school while Pacolet Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Goucher Charter Academy better than Pacolet Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Goucher Charter Academy ranks higher (84.8 vs 47.3 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 Goucher Charter Academy and Pacolet Elementary?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Gaffney and Pacolet in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goucher Charter Academy: 244. Pacolet Elementary: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goucher Charter Academy and Pacolet Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Goucher Charter Academy is 22nd of 688 and Pacolet Elementary is 405th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).