J. D. Lever Elementary vs Pepperhill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 168 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J. D. Lever Elementary
Aiken · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students
Pepperhill Elementary
North Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
| Measure | J. D. Lever Elementary Aiken, South Carolina | Pepperhill Elementary North Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #391 of 688 | #679 of 688 |
| National rank | #26491 of 50,301 | #46931 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 452 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 17% |
| city | Aiken | North Charleston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J. D. Lever Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.0 vs 16.4).
- •J. D. Lever Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •J. D. Lever Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 15%).
- •J. D. Lever Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.7).
- •Pepperhill Elementary is the larger school with 453 students compared with 452.
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 J. D. Lever Elementary better than Pepperhill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), J. D. Lever Elementary ranks higher (48.0 vs 16.4 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 J. D. Lever Elementary and Pepperhill Elementary?
About 168 km in a straight line, between Aiken and North Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. D. Lever Elementary: 452. Pepperhill Elementary: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. D. Lever Elementary and Pepperhill Elementary rank in South Carolina?
J. D. Lever Elementary is 391st of 688 and Pepperhill Elementary is 679th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).