Saluda Elementary vs Seaside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 260 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Saluda Elementary
Saluda · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
397 students
Seaside Elementary
Garden City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
398 students
| Measure | Saluda Elementary Saluda, South Carolina | Seaside Elementary Garden City, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #599 of 688 | #23 of 688 |
| National rank | #40412 of 50,301 | #2539 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 397 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 78% |
| city | Saluda | Garden City |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Seaside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 27.0).
- •Seaside Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 35%).
- •Seaside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 27%).
- •Seaside Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.7).
- •Seaside Elementary is the larger school with 398 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 Saluda Elementary better than Seaside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Seaside Elementary ranks higher (84.8 vs 27.0 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 Saluda Elementary and Seaside Elementary?
About 260 km in a straight line, between Saluda and Garden City in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Saluda Elementary: 397. Seaside Elementary: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Saluda Elementary and Seaside Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Saluda Elementary is 599th of 688 and Seaside Elementary is 23rd of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).