Grove Elementary vs Thomas E. Kerns Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grove Elementary
Piedmont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
622 students
Thomas E. Kerns Elementary
Greenville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
522 students
| Measure | Grove Elementary Piedmont, South Carolina | Thomas E. Kerns Elementary Greenville, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #558 of 688 | #562 of 688 |
| National rank | #37796 of 50,301 | #38118 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 622 | 522 |
| Enrollment | 622 | 522 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 38% |
| city | Piedmont | Greenville |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (31.1 vs 30.7).
- •Thomas E. Kerns Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 34%).
- •Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.9).
- •Grove Elementary is the larger school with 622 students compared with 522.
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 Grove Elementary better than Thomas E. Kerns Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Grove Elementary and Thomas E. Kerns Elementary?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Piedmont and Greenville in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grove Elementary: 622. Thomas E. Kerns Elementary: 522. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grove Elementary and Thomas E. Kerns Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Grove Elementary is 558th of 688 and Thomas E. Kerns Elementary is 562nd of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).