Theodore Lester Elementary vs Wilson High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.0 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
Wilson High
Florence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,373 students
| Measure | Theodore Lester Elementary Florence, South Carolina | Wilson High Florence, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #591 of 688 | #131 of 228 |
| National rank | #40120 of 50,301 | #5548 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 362 | 1,373 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 1,373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 51% |
| city | Florence | Florence |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilson High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 27.5).
- •Wilson High does better on math proficiency (51% vs 22%).
- •Wilson High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 31%).
- •Theodore Lester Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.9).
- •Wilson High is the larger school with 1,373 students compared with 362.
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 Wilson High?
On the Success Index (US), Wilson High ranks higher (61.1 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 Wilson High?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Florence and Florence in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Theodore Lester Elementary: 362. Wilson High: 1,373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Theodore Lester Elementary and Wilson High rank in South Carolina?
Theodore Lester Elementary is 591st of 688 and Wilson High is 131st of 228 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).