Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary vs Riverview Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 9.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary
Beaufort · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students
Riverview Charter School
Beaufort · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
694 students
| Measure | Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary Beaufort, South Carolina | Riverview Charter School Beaufort, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #470 of 688 | #87 of 688 |
| National rank | #31737 of 50,301 | #7615 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 416 | 694 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 694 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 66% |
| city | Beaufort | Beaufort |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverview Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 40.3).
- •Riverview Charter School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 37%).
- •Riverview Charter School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 32%).
- •Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 13.3).
- •Riverview Charter School is the larger school with 694 students compared with 416.
- •Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary is a public school while Riverview Charter School 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 Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary better than Riverview Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverview Charter School ranks higher (75.6 vs 40.3 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 Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary and Riverview Charter School?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Beaufort and Beaufort in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary: 416. Riverview Charter School: 694. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary and Riverview Charter School rank in South Carolina?
Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary is 470th of 688 and Riverview Charter School is 87th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).