Palmetto Middle vs Spearman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palmetto Middle
Williamston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
749 students
Spearman Elementary
Piedmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
804 students
| Measure | Palmetto Middle Williamston, South Carolina | Spearman Elementary Piedmont, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #64 of 248 | #203 of 688 |
| National rank | #6197 of 15,369 | #15403 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 749 | 804 |
| Enrollment | 749 | 804 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 64% |
| city | Williamston | Piedmont |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spearman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 56.7).
- •Spearman Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 51%).
- •Spearman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Palmetto Middle does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.8).
- •Spearman Elementary is the larger school with 804 students compared with 749.
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 Middle better than Spearman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Spearman Elementary ranks higher (64.1 vs 56.7 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 Middle and Spearman Elementary?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Williamston and Piedmont in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palmetto Middle: 749. Spearman Elementary: 804. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palmetto Middle and Spearman Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Palmetto Middle is 64th of 248 and Spearman Elementary is 203rd of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).