Oakland Primary vs Rafting Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 8.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakland Primary
Sumter · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
520 students
Rafting Creek Elementary
Rembert · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
125 students
| Measure | Oakland Primary Sumter, South Carolina | Rafting Creek Elementary Rembert, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #538 of 688 | #597 of 688 |
| National rank | #36203 of 50,301 | #40353 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 520 | 125 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 125 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 27% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Sumter | Rembert |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakland Primary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.6 vs 27.1).
- •Rafting Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.3).
- •Oakland Primary is the larger school with 520 students compared with 125.
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 Primary better than Rafting Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oakland Primary ranks higher (33.6 vs 27.1 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 Primary and Rafting Creek Elementary?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Sumter and Rembert in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oakland Primary: 520. Rafting Creek Elementary: 125. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oakland Primary and Rafting Creek Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Oakland Primary is 538th of 688 and Rafting Creek Elementary is 597th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).