Independence Elementary vs Lesslie Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Independence Elementary
Rock Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
583 students
Lesslie Elementary
Rock Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
461 students
| Measure | Independence Elementary Rock Hill, South Carolina | Lesslie Elementary Rock Hill, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #424 of 688 | #307 of 688 |
| National rank | #27693 of 50,301 | #20764 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 583 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 583 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 52% |
| city | Rock Hill | Rock Hill |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lesslie Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 46.3).
- •Lesslie Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Lesslie Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •Independence Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.4).
- •Independence Elementary is the larger school with 583 students compared with 461.
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 Independence Elementary better than Lesslie Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lesslie Elementary ranks higher (56.3 vs 46.3 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 Independence Elementary and Lesslie Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Rock Hill and Rock Hill in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independence Elementary: 583. Lesslie Elementary: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independence Elementary and Lesslie Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Independence Elementary is 424th of 688 and Lesslie Elementary is 307th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).