Oakland Elementary vs Palmetto Bays Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 141 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakland Elementary
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
556 students
Palmetto Bays Elementary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
556 students
| Measure | Oakland Elementary Charleston, South Carolina | Palmetto Bays Elementary Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #410 of 688 | #224 of 688 |
| National rank | #27166 of 50,301 | #16200 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 556 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 556 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 62% |
| city | Charleston | Myrtle Beach |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmetto Bays Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 47.0).
- •Palmetto Bays Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 49%).
- •Palmetto Bays Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 41%).
- •Palmetto Bays Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 13.9).
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 Oakland Elementary better than Palmetto Bays Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Palmetto Bays Elementary ranks higher (62.9 vs 47.0 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 Oakland Elementary and Palmetto Bays Elementary?
About 141 km in a straight line, between Charleston and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oakland Elementary: 556. Palmetto Bays Elementary: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oakland Elementary and Palmetto Bays Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Oakland Elementary is 410th of 688 and Palmetto Bays Elementary is 224th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).