Grassy Pond Elementary vs John E. Ewing Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 9.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grassy Pond Elementary
Gaffney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
519 students
John E. Ewing Middle
Gaffney · Public middle · Grades 6–8
380 students
| Measure | Grassy Pond Elementary Gaffney, South Carolina | John E. Ewing Middle Gaffney, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #259 of 688 | #142 of 248 |
| National rank | #18330 of 50,301 | #9840 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 519 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 519 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 34% |
| city | Gaffney | Gaffney |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grassy Pond Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 39.9).
- •Grassy Pond Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 34%).
- •Grassy Pond Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 37%).
- •John E. Ewing Middle does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.7).
- •Grassy Pond Elementary is the larger school with 519 students compared with 380.
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 Grassy Pond Elementary better than John E. Ewing Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Grassy Pond Elementary ranks higher (59.8 vs 39.9 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 Grassy Pond Elementary and John E. Ewing Middle?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Gaffney and Gaffney in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grassy Pond Elementary: 519. John E. Ewing Middle: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grassy Pond Elementary and John E. Ewing Middle rank in South Carolina?
Grassy Pond Elementary is 259th of 688 and John E. Ewing Middle is 142nd of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).