Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary vs Whale Branch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 10 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 Elementary
Seabrook · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
409 students
| Measure | Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary Beaufort, South Carolina | Whale Branch Elementary Seabrook, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #470 of 688 | #602 of 688 |
| National rank | #31737 of 50,301 | #40504 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 416 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| city | Beaufort | Seabrook |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.3 vs 26.9).
- •Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Whale Branch Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 8.9).
- •Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary is the larger school with 416 students compared with 409.
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 Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary ranks higher (40.3 vs 26.9 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 Elementary?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Beaufort and Seabrook in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary: 416. Whale Branch Elementary: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary and Whale Branch Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary is 470th of 688 and Whale Branch Elementary is 602nd of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).