Kershaw Elementary vs Piney Woods Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 86 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kershaw Elementary
Kershaw · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
512 students
Piney Woods Elementary
Chapin · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
511 students
| Measure | Kershaw Elementary Kershaw, South Carolina | Piney Woods Elementary Chapin, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #484 of 688 | #112 of 688 |
| National rank | #32560 of 50,301 | #9198 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 512 | 511 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 511 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 47% | – |
| city | Kershaw | Chapin |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piney Woods Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 39.1).
- •Piney Woods Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.2).
- •Kershaw Elementary is the larger school with 512 students compared with 511.
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 Kershaw Elementary better than Piney Woods Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Piney Woods Elementary ranks higher (73.1 vs 39.1 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 Kershaw Elementary and Piney Woods Elementary?
About 86 km in a straight line, between Kershaw and Chapin in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kershaw Elementary: 512. Piney Woods Elementary: 511. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kershaw Elementary and Piney Woods Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Kershaw Elementary is 484th of 688 and Piney Woods Elementary is 112th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).