Theodore Lester Elementary vs Wallace Gregg Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Theodore Lester Elementary
Florence · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
362 students
Wallace Gregg Elementary
Florence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
283 students
| Measure | Theodore Lester Elementary Florence, South Carolina | Wallace Gregg Elementary Florence, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #591 of 688 | #546 of 688 |
| National rank | #40120 of 50,301 | #36883 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 362 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 29% |
| city | Florence | Florence |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wallace Gregg Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.6 vs 27.5).
- •Wallace Gregg Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 22%).
- •Theodore Lester Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 30%).
- •Wallace Gregg Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.1).
- •Theodore Lester Elementary is the larger school with 362 students compared with 283.
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 Theodore Lester Elementary better than Wallace Gregg Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wallace Gregg Elementary ranks higher (32.6 vs 27.5 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 Theodore Lester Elementary and Wallace Gregg Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Florence and Florence in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Theodore Lester Elementary: 362. Wallace Gregg Elementary: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Theodore Lester Elementary and Wallace Gregg Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Theodore Lester Elementary is 591st of 688 and Wallace Gregg Elementary is 546th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).