J. L. Cain Elementary vs Pate Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J. L. Cain Elementary
Darlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
533 students
Pate Elementary
Darlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
397 students
| Measure | J. L. Cain Elementary Darlington, South Carolina | Pate Elementary Darlington, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #78 of 688 | #301 of 688 |
| National rank | #6756 of 50,301 | #20350 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 533 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Darlington | Darlington |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J. L. Cain Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 56.9).
- •J. L. Cain Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.2).
- •J. L. Cain Elementary is the larger school with 533 students compared with 397.
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. L. Cain Elementary better than Pate Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), J. L. Cain Elementary ranks higher (76.9 vs 56.9 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. L. Cain Elementary and Pate Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Darlington in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. L. Cain Elementary: 533. Pate Elementary: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. L. Cain Elementary and Pate Elementary rank in South Carolina?
J. L. Cain Elementary is 78th of 688 and Pate Elementary is 301st of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).