James H. Spann Elementary vs Newington 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.
James H. Spann Elementary
Summerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
577 students
Newington Elementary
Summerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
862 students
| Measure | James H. Spann Elementary Summerville, South Carolina | Newington Elementary Summerville, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #107 of 688 | #252 of 688 |
| National rank | #8859 of 50,301 | #17944 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 577 | 862 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 862 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 55% |
| city | Summerville | Summerville |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James H. Spann Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.6 vs 60.4).
- •James H. Spann Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 55%).
- •James H. Spann Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 56%).
- •James H. Spann Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.6).
- •Newington Elementary is the larger school with 862 students compared with 577.
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 H. Spann Elementary better than Newington Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), James H. Spann Elementary ranks higher (73.6 vs 60.4 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 James H. Spann Elementary and Newington Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Summerville and Summerville in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James H. Spann Elementary: 577. Newington Elementary: 862. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James H. Spann Elementary and Newington Elementary rank in South Carolina?
James H. Spann Elementary is 107th of 688 and Newington Elementary is 252nd of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).