McLees Elementary vs Westside High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McLees Elementary
Anderson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
543 students
Westside High
Anderson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,687 students
| Measure | McLees Elementary Anderson, South Carolina | Westside High Anderson, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #254 of 688 | #167 of 228 |
| National rank | #18200 of 50,301 | #8143 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 543 | 1,687 |
| Enrollment | 543 | 1,687 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 39% |
| city | Anderson | Anderson |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McLees Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 51.0).
- •McLees Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 39%).
- •Westside High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •McLees Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.4).
- •Westside High is the larger school with 1,687 students compared with 543.
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 McLees Elementary better than Westside High?
On the Success Index (US), McLees Elementary ranks higher (60.0 vs 51.0 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 McLees Elementary and Westside High?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Anderson and Anderson in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McLees Elementary: 543. Westside High: 1,687. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McLees Elementary and Westside High rank in South Carolina?
McLees Elementary is 254th of 688 and Westside High is 167th of 228 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).