Orchard Park Elementary vs West Pelzer Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 58 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard Park Elementary
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students
West Pelzer Elementary
West Pelzer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students
| Measure | Orchard Park Elementary Westminster, South Carolina | West Pelzer Elementary West Pelzer, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #422 of 688 | #116 of 688 |
| National rank | #27569 of 50,301 | #9350 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 360 | 361 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 68% |
| city | Westminster | West Pelzer |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Pelzer Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 46.5).
- •West Pelzer Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 42%).
- •West Pelzer Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 37%).
- •Orchard Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.6).
- •West Pelzer Elementary is the larger school with 361 students compared with 360.
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 Orchard Park Elementary better than West Pelzer Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), West Pelzer Elementary ranks higher (72.9 vs 46.5 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 Orchard Park Elementary and West Pelzer Elementary?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Westminster and West Pelzer in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orchard Park Elementary: 360. West Pelzer Elementary: 361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orchard Park Elementary and West Pelzer Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Orchard Park Elementary is 422nd of 688 and West Pelzer Elementary is 116th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).