McLaurin Elementary vs Theodore Lester Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McLaurin Elementary
Florence · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
552 students
Theodore Lester Elementary
Florence · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
362 students
| Measure | McLaurin Elementary Florence, South Carolina | Theodore Lester Elementary Florence, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #243 of 688 | #591 of 688 |
| National rank | #17363 of 50,301 | #40120 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 552 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 552 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 22% |
| city | Florence | Florence |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McLaurin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 27.5).
- •McLaurin Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 22%).
- •McLaurin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 31%).
- •Theodore Lester Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.8).
- •McLaurin Elementary is the larger school with 552 students compared with 362.
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 McLaurin Elementary better than Theodore Lester Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McLaurin Elementary ranks higher (61.2 vs 27.5 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 McLaurin Elementary and Theodore Lester Elementary?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Florence and Florence in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McLaurin Elementary: 552. Theodore Lester Elementary: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McLaurin Elementary and Theodore Lester Elementary rank in South Carolina?
McLaurin Elementary is 243rd of 688 and Theodore Lester Elementary is 591st of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).