Palmetto High vs Spearman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palmetto High
Williamston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,086 students
Spearman Elementary
Piedmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
804 students
| Measure | Palmetto High Williamston, South Carolina | Spearman Elementary Piedmont, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #74 of 228 | #203 of 688 |
| National rank | #2971 of 16,910 | #15403 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,086 | 804 |
| Enrollment | 1,086 | 804 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 64% |
| city | Williamston | Piedmont |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmetto High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 64.1).
- •Palmetto High does better on math proficiency (77% vs 64%).
- •Palmetto High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Spearman Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.4).
- •Palmetto High is the larger school with 1,086 students compared with 804.
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 Palmetto High better than Spearman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Palmetto High ranks higher (71.3 vs 64.1 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 Palmetto High and Spearman Elementary?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Williamston and Piedmont in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palmetto High: 1,086. Spearman Elementary: 804. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palmetto High and Spearman Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Palmetto High is 74th of 228 and Spearman Elementary is 203rd of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).