Mayo Elementary vs Northwest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mayo Elementary
Mayo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
328 students
Northwest Elementary
Gaffney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
423 students
| Measure | Mayo Elementary Mayo, South Carolina | Northwest Elementary Gaffney, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #181 of 688 | #271 of 688 |
| National rank | #13844 of 50,301 | #19002 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 328 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 328 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| city | Mayo | Gaffney |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mayo Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.4 vs 58.8).
- •Mayo Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Mayo Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Northwest Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.3).
- •Northwest Elementary is the larger school with 423 students compared with 328.
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 Mayo Elementary better than Northwest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mayo Elementary ranks higher (66.4 vs 58.8 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 Mayo Elementary and Northwest Elementary?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Mayo and Gaffney in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mayo Elementary: 328. Northwest Elementary: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mayo Elementary and Northwest Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Mayo Elementary is 181st of 688 and Northwest Elementary is 271st of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).