Pelion High vs Strom Thurmond High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Carolina, United States, 57 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pelion High
Pelion · Public high · Grades 9–12
718 students
Strom Thurmond High
Johnston · Public high · Grades 9–12
720 students
| Measure | Pelion High Pelion, South Carolina | Strom Thurmond High Johnston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #135 of 228 | #163 of 228 |
| National rank | #5804 of 16,910 | #7817 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 718 | 720 |
| Enrollment | 718 | 720 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| city | Pelion | Johnston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pelion High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 52.2).
- •Pelion High does better on math proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Strom Thurmond High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Pelion High does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.7).
- •Strom Thurmond High is the larger school with 720 students compared with 718.
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 Pelion High better than Strom Thurmond High?
On the Success Index (US), Pelion High ranks higher (60.0 vs 52.2 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 Pelion High and Strom Thurmond High?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Pelion and Johnston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pelion High: 718. Strom Thurmond High: 720. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pelion High and Strom Thurmond High rank in South Carolina?
Pelion High is 135th of 228 and Strom Thurmond High is 163rd of 228 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).