Ladson Elementary vs Stratford High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ladson Elementary
Ladson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
907 students
Stratford High
Goose Creek · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,605 students
| Measure | Ladson Elementary Ladson, South Carolina | Stratford High Goose Creek, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #598 of 688 | #67 of 228 |
| National rank | #40394 of 50,301 | #2628 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 907 | 2,605 |
| Enrollment | 907 | 2,605 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 69% |
| city | Ladson | Goose Creek |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stratford High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 27.0).
- •Stratford High does better on math proficiency (69% vs 32%).
- •Stratford High does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 29%).
- •Ladson Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.0).
- •Stratford High is the larger school with 2,605 students compared with 907.
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 Ladson Elementary better than Stratford High?
On the Success Index (US), Stratford High ranks higher (72.8 vs 27.0 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 Ladson Elementary and Stratford High?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Ladson and Goose Creek in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ladson Elementary: 907. Stratford High: 2,605. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ladson Elementary and Stratford High rank in South Carolina?
Ladson Elementary is 598th of 688 and Stratford High is 67th of 228 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).