J. L. Cain Elementary vs Virtus Academy of South Carolina
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 7.0 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
Virtus Academy of South Carolina
Florence · Charter other · Grades K–11
756 students
| Measure | J. L. Cain Elementary Darlington, South Carolina | Virtus Academy of South Carolina Florence, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #78 of 688 | – |
| National rank | #6756 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–11 |
| Students | 533 | 756 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 756 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Darlington | Florence |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J. L. Cain Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.8).
- •Virtus Academy of South Carolina is the larger school with 756 students compared with 533.
- •J. L. Cain Elementary is a public school while Virtus Academy of South Carolina 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. L. Cain Elementary better than Virtus Academy of South Carolina?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are J. L. Cain Elementary and Virtus Academy of South Carolina?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Florence in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. L. Cain Elementary: 533. Virtus Academy of South Carolina: 756. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. L. Cain Elementary and Virtus Academy of South Carolina rank in South Carolina?
J. L. Cain Elementary is 78th of 688 and Virtus Academy of South Carolina is unranked among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).