Hickory Tavern Elementary/Middle vs Ware Shoals Primary
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.
Hickory Tavern Elementary/Middle
Gray Court · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
623 students
Ware Shoals Primary
Ware Shoals · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
385 students
| Measure | Hickory Tavern Elementary/Middle Gray Court, South Carolina | Ware Shoals Primary Ware Shoals, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #497 of 688 | #387 of 688 |
| National rank | #33286 of 50,301 | #26322 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 623 | 385 |
| Enrollment | 623 | 385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 42% |
| city | Gray Court | Ware Shoals |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ware Shoals Primary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.3 vs 38.0).
- •Ware Shoals Primary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •Ware Shoals Primary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Hickory Tavern Elementary/Middle does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.3).
- •Hickory Tavern Elementary/Middle is the larger school with 623 students compared with 385.
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 Hickory Tavern Elementary/Middle better than Ware Shoals Primary?
On the Success Index (US), Ware Shoals Primary ranks higher (48.3 vs 38.0 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 Hickory Tavern Elementary/Middle and Ware Shoals Primary?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Gray Court and Ware Shoals in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickory Tavern Elementary/Middle: 623. Ware Shoals Primary: 385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickory Tavern Elementary/Middle and Ware Shoals Primary rank in South Carolina?
Hickory Tavern Elementary/Middle is 497th of 688 and Ware Shoals Primary is 387th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).