J. L. Cain Elementary vs St. John's Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.1 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
St. John's Elementary
Darlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
596 students
| Measure | J. L. Cain Elementary Darlington, South Carolina | St. John's Elementary Darlington, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #78 of 688 | #500 of 688 |
| National rank | #6756 of 50,301 | #33546 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 533 | 596 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 596 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 44% |
| 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 37.7).
- •J. L. Cain Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.3).
- •St. John's Elementary is the larger school with 596 students compared with 533.
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 St. John's Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), J. L. Cain Elementary ranks higher (76.9 vs 37.7 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 St. John's Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Darlington in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. L. Cain Elementary: 533. St. John's Elementary: 596. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. L. Cain Elementary and St. John's Elementary rank in South Carolina?
J. L. Cain Elementary is 78th of 688 and St. John's Elementary is 500th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).