Plain Elementary vs Simpsonville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Plain Elementary
Simpsonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
975 students
Simpsonville Elementary
Simpsonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
798 students
| Measure | Plain Elementary Simpsonville, South Carolina | Simpsonville Elementary Simpsonville, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #157 of 688 | #263 of 688 |
| National rank | #12605 of 50,301 | #18551 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 975 | 798 |
| Enrollment | 975 | 798 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 57% |
| city | Simpsonville | Simpsonville |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plain Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 59.5).
- •Plain Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •Plain Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 58%).
- •Simpsonville Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.4).
- •Plain Elementary is the larger school with 975 students compared with 798.
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 Plain Elementary better than Simpsonville Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Plain Elementary ranks higher (68.2 vs 59.5 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 Plain Elementary and Simpsonville Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Simpsonville and Simpsonville in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Plain Elementary: 975. Simpsonville Elementary: 798. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Plain Elementary and Simpsonville Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Plain Elementary is 157th of 688 and Simpsonville Elementary is 263rd of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).