L. B. Nelson Elementary vs McLees Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 175 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
L. B. Nelson Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
541 students
McLees Elementary
Anderson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
543 students
| Measure | L. B. Nelson Elementary Columbia, South Carolina | McLees Elementary Anderson, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #337 of 688 | #254 of 688 |
| National rank | #22298 of 50,301 | #18200 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 541 | 543 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 543 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 60% |
| city | Columbia | Anderson |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McLees Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 54.1).
- •McLees Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 51%).
- •McLees Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 44%).
- •L. B. Nelson Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.3).
- •McLees Elementary is the larger school with 543 students compared with 541.
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 L. B. Nelson Elementary better than McLees Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McLees Elementary ranks higher (60.0 vs 54.1 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 L. B. Nelson Elementary and McLees Elementary?
About 175 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Anderson in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
L. B. Nelson Elementary: 541. McLees Elementary: 543. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do L. B. Nelson Elementary and McLees Elementary rank in South Carolina?
L. B. Nelson Elementary is 337th of 688 and McLees Elementary is 254th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).