Michael C. Riley Elementary vs Red Cedar Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Michael C. Riley Elementary
Bluffton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
704 students
Red Cedar Elementary
Bluffton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
636 students
| Measure | Michael C. Riley Elementary Bluffton, South Carolina | Red Cedar Elementary Bluffton, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #320 of 688 | #199 of 688 |
| National rank | #21395 of 50,301 | #15070 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 704 | 636 |
| Enrollment | 704 | 636 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 57% |
| city | Bluffton | Bluffton |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Red Cedar Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 55.4).
- •Red Cedar Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Red Cedar Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •Michael C. Riley Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 10.8).
- •Michael C. Riley Elementary is the larger school with 704 students compared with 636.
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 Michael C. Riley Elementary better than Red Cedar Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Red Cedar Elementary ranks higher (64.6 vs 55.4 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 Michael C. Riley Elementary and Red Cedar Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Bluffton and Bluffton in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Michael C. Riley Elementary: 704. Red Cedar Elementary: 636. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Michael C. Riley Elementary and Red Cedar Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Michael C. Riley Elementary is 320th of 688 and Red Cedar Elementary is 199th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).