Pate Elementary vs St. John's Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pate Elementary
Darlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
397 students
St. John's Elementary
Darlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
596 students
| Measure | Pate Elementary Darlington, South Carolina | St. John's Elementary Darlington, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #301 of 688 | #500 of 688 |
| National rank | #20350 of 50,301 | #33546 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 397 | 596 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 596 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 44% |
| city | Darlington | Darlington |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pate Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 37.7).
- •Pate Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.3).
- •St. John's Elementary is the larger school with 596 students compared with 397.
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 Pate Elementary better than St. John's Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pate Elementary ranks higher (56.9 vs 37.7 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 Pate Elementary and St. John's Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Darlington in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pate Elementary: 397. St. John's Elementary: 596. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pate Elementary and St. John's Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Pate Elementary is 301st of 688 and St. John's Elementary is 500th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).