Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary vs Whale Branch Early College High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 8.2 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
Whale Branch Early College High
Seabrook · Public high · Grades 9–12
390 students
| Measure | Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary Beaufort, South Carolina | Whale Branch Early College High Seabrook, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #470 of 688 | #1 of 228 |
| National rank | #31737 of 50,301 | #207 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 416 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 87% |
| city | Beaufort | Seabrook |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whale Branch Early College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.7 vs 40.3).
- •Whale Branch Early College High does better on math proficiency (87% vs 37%).
- •Whale Branch Early College High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 32%).
- •Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 9.5).
- •Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary is the larger school with 416 students compared with 390.
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 Whale Branch Early College High?
On the Success Index (US), Whale Branch Early College High ranks higher (90.7 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 Whale Branch Early College High?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Beaufort and Seabrook in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary: 416. Whale Branch Early College High: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary and Whale Branch Early College High rank in South Carolina?
Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary is 470th of 688 and Whale Branch Early College High is 1st of 228 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).