James Byrnes Freshman Academy vs Wellford Academy of Science and Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.1 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
Wellford Academy of Science and Technology
Wellford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
654 students
| Measure | James Byrnes Freshman Academy Duncan, South Carolina | Wellford Academy of Science and Technology Wellford, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #413 of 688 |
| National rank | – | #27265 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–9 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 792 | 654 |
| Enrollment | 792 | 654 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 42% |
| city | Duncan | Wellford |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Byrnes Freshman Academy does better on math proficiency (89% vs 42%).
- •James Byrnes Freshman Academy does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 42%).
- •Wellford Academy of Science and Technology does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.5).
- •James Byrnes Freshman Academy is the larger school with 792 students compared with 654.
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 Wellford Academy of Science and Technology?
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 Wellford Academy of Science and Technology?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Duncan and Wellford in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Byrnes Freshman Academy: 792. Wellford Academy of Science and Technology: 654. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Byrnes Freshman Academy and Wellford Academy of Science and Technology rank in South Carolina?
James Byrnes Freshman Academy is unranked and Wellford Academy of Science and Technology is 413th of 688 among other schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).