Lake Murray Elementary vs Pleasant Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Murray Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
813 students
Pleasant Hill Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
846 students
| Measure | Lake Murray Elementary Lexington, South Carolina | Pleasant Hill Elementary Lexington, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #17 of 688 | #65 of 688 |
| National rank | #2097 of 50,301 | #5746 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 813 | 846 |
| Enrollment | 813 | 846 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 67% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Murray Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.8 vs 78.7).
- •Lake Murray Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 67%).
- •Lake Murray Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 70%).
- •Pleasant Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.6).
- •Pleasant Hill Elementary is the larger school with 846 students compared with 813.
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 Lake Murray Elementary better than Pleasant Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Murray Elementary ranks higher (85.8 vs 78.7 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 Lake Murray Elementary and Pleasant Hill Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Murray Elementary: 813. Pleasant Hill Elementary: 846. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Murray Elementary and Pleasant Hill Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Lake Murray Elementary is 17th of 688 and Pleasant Hill Elementary is 65th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).