Kensington Elementary vs McDonald Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kensington Elementary
Georgetown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
548 students
McDonald Elementary
Georgetown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
389 students
| Measure | Kensington Elementary Georgetown, South Carolina | McDonald Elementary Georgetown, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #505 of 688 | #565 of 688 |
| National rank | #33983 of 50,301 | #38272 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 548 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 548 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 24% |
| city | Georgetown | Georgetown |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kensington Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.0 vs 30.4).
- •Kensington Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 24%).
- •Kensington Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 31%).
- •McDonald Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.7).
- •Kensington Elementary is the larger school with 548 students compared with 389.
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 Kensington Elementary better than McDonald Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kensington Elementary ranks higher (37.0 vs 30.4 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 Kensington Elementary and McDonald Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Georgetown and Georgetown in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kensington Elementary: 548. McDonald Elementary: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kensington Elementary and McDonald Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Kensington Elementary is 505th of 688 and McDonald Elementary is 565th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).