Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary vs Robert Smalls Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 6.3 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
Robert Smalls Leadership Academy
Beaufort · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
785 students
| Measure | Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary Beaufort, South Carolina | Robert Smalls Leadership Academy Beaufort, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #470 of 688 | #566 of 688 |
| National rank | #31737 of 50,301 | #38507 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 416 | 785 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 785 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 26% |
| city | Beaufort | Beaufort |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.3 vs 30.1).
- •Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 26%).
- •Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 11.1).
- •Robert Smalls Leadership Academy is the larger school with 785 students compared with 416.
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 Robert Smalls Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary ranks higher (40.3 vs 30.1 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 Robert Smalls Leadership Academy?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Beaufort and Beaufort in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary: 416. Robert Smalls Leadership Academy: 785. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary and Robert Smalls Leadership Academy rank in South Carolina?
Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary is 470th of 688 and Robert Smalls Leadership Academy is 566th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).