Ladson Elementary vs Waterway Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 163 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
Waterway Elementary
Little River · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
912 students
| Measure | Ladson Elementary Ladson, South Carolina | Waterway Elementary Little River, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #598 of 688 | #250 of 688 |
| National rank | #40394 of 50,301 | #17900 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 907 | 912 |
| Enrollment | 907 | 912 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 62% |
| city | Ladson | Little River |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waterway Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 27.0).
- •Waterway Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Waterway Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 29%).
- •Ladson Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.3).
- •Waterway Elementary is the larger school with 912 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 Waterway Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Waterway Elementary ranks higher (60.5 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 Waterway Elementary?
About 163 km in a straight line, between Ladson and Little River in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ladson Elementary: 907. Waterway Elementary: 912. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ladson Elementary and Waterway Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Ladson Elementary is 598th of 688 and Waterway Elementary is 250th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).