Johnston Elementary vs Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Johnston Elementary
Johnston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
276 students
Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary
Ridge Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students
| Measure | Johnston Elementary Johnston, South Carolina | Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary Ridge Spring, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #533 of 688 | #635 of 688 |
| National rank | #35793 of 50,301 | #43175 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 276 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 276 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | Johnston | Ridge Spring |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Johnston Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.2 vs 22.7).
- •Johnston Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Johnston Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Johnston Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.6).
- •Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary is the larger school with 410 students compared with 276.
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 Johnston Elementary better than Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Johnston Elementary ranks higher (34.2 vs 22.7 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 Johnston Elementary and Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Johnston and Ridge Spring in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Johnston Elementary: 276. Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Johnston Elementary and Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Johnston Elementary is 533rd of 688 and Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary is 635th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).