J. D. Lever Elementary vs Tall Pines STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 6.7 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
Tall Pines STEM Academy
Aiken · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
382 students
| Measure | J. D. Lever Elementary Aiken, South Carolina | Tall Pines STEM Academy Aiken, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #391 of 688 | #34 of 248 |
| National rank | #26491 of 50,301 | #3748 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 452 | 382 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 382 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| city | Aiken | Aiken |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tall Pines STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 48.0).
- •Tall Pines STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Tall Pines STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 40%).
- •J. D. Lever Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.3).
- •J. D. Lever Elementary is the larger school with 452 students compared with 382.
- •J. D. Lever Elementary is a public school while Tall Pines STEM Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Tall Pines STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Tall Pines STEM Academy ranks higher (68.2 vs 48.0 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 J. D. Lever Elementary and Tall Pines STEM Academy?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Aiken and Aiken in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. D. Lever Elementary: 452. Tall Pines STEM Academy: 382. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. D. Lever Elementary and Tall Pines STEM Academy rank in South Carolina?
J. D. Lever Elementary is 391st of 688 and Tall Pines STEM Academy is 34th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).