Riverside Elementary vs Waterway Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverside Elementary
Little River · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
697 students
Waterway Elementary
Little River · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
912 students
| Measure | Riverside Elementary Little River, South Carolina | Waterway Elementary Little River, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #257 of 688 | #250 of 688 |
| National rank | #18292 of 50,301 | #17900 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 697 | 912 |
| Enrollment | 697 | 912 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 62% |
| city | Little River | Little River |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (59.9 vs 60.5).
- •Riverside Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Waterway Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 48%).
- •Riverside Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.3).
- •Waterway Elementary is the larger school with 912 students compared with 697.
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 Riverside Elementary better than Waterway Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Riverside Elementary and Waterway Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Little River and Little River in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riverside Elementary: 697. Waterway Elementary: 912. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riverside Elementary and Waterway Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Riverside Elementary is 257th of 688 and Waterway Elementary is 250th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).