Little Mountain Elementary vs Piney Woods Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Little Mountain Elementary
Little Mountain · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
367 students
Piney Woods Elementary
Chapin · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
511 students
| Measure | Little Mountain Elementary Little Mountain, South Carolina | Piney Woods Elementary Chapin, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #126 of 688 | #112 of 688 |
| National rank | #10325 of 50,301 | #9198 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 367 | 511 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 511 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | – |
| Math proficiency | 68% | – |
| city | Little Mountain | Chapin |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piney Woods Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 71.4).
- •Little Mountain Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 12.8).
- •Piney Woods Elementary is the larger school with 511 students compared with 367.
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 Little Mountain Elementary better than Piney Woods Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Piney Woods Elementary ranks higher (73.1 vs 71.4 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 Little Mountain Elementary and Piney Woods Elementary?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Little Mountain and Chapin in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Little Mountain Elementary: 367. Piney Woods Elementary: 511. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Little Mountain Elementary and Piney Woods Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Little Mountain Elementary is 126th of 688 and Piney Woods Elementary is 112th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).