Grassy Pond Elementary vs Luther L. Vaughan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.7 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
Luther L. Vaughan Elementary
Gaffney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
399 students
| Measure | Grassy Pond Elementary Gaffney, South Carolina | Luther L. Vaughan Elementary Gaffney, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #259 of 688 | #656 of 688 |
| National rank | #18330 of 50,301 | #44669 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 519 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 519 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 12% |
| city | Gaffney | Gaffney |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grassy Pond Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 20.3).
- •Grassy Pond Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 12%).
- •Grassy Pond Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 22%).
- •Luther L. Vaughan Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.7).
- •Grassy Pond Elementary is the larger school with 519 students compared with 399.
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 Luther L. Vaughan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Grassy Pond Elementary ranks higher (59.8 vs 20.3 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 Grassy Pond Elementary and Luther L. Vaughan Elementary?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Gaffney and Gaffney in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grassy Pond Elementary: 519. Luther L. Vaughan Elementary: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grassy Pond Elementary and Luther L. Vaughan Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Grassy Pond Elementary is 259th of 688 and Luther L. Vaughan Elementary is 656th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).