James Byrnes Freshman Academy vs Lyman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Byrnes Freshman Academy
Duncan · Public other · Grades 9–9
792 students
Lyman Elementary
Lyman · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
750 students
| Measure | James Byrnes Freshman Academy Duncan, South Carolina | Lyman Elementary Lyman, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #134 of 688 |
| National rank | – | #10735 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–9 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 792 | 750 |
| Enrollment | 792 | 750 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 63% |
| city | Duncan | Lyman |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Byrnes Freshman Academy does better on math proficiency (89% vs 63%).
- •James Byrnes Freshman Academy does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 59%).
- •Lyman Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.5).
- •James Byrnes Freshman Academy is the larger school with 792 students compared with 750.
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 James Byrnes Freshman Academy better than Lyman Elementary?
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 James Byrnes Freshman Academy and Lyman Elementary?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Duncan and Lyman in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Byrnes Freshman Academy: 792. Lyman Elementary: 750. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Byrnes Freshman Academy and Lyman Elementary rank in South Carolina?
James Byrnes Freshman Academy is unranked and Lyman Elementary is 134th of 688 among other schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).