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#593 of 1,176 schools in SC
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary
Elementary School · Greenwood 50 · Greenwood, SC
A Greenwood 50 elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1608 Florida Avenue, Greenwood, SC 29646
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 53% proficient (2022)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 52% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,817/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greenwood), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,669
Median home value
$130,900
Median rent
$818/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
61.5%
Poverty rate
21.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29646; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Lakeview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 4.1 mi | 462 | Compare → |
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Greenwood 50
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #6 of 13
- District spending per student
- $13,530NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary is listed in Greenwood 50; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary is a public elementary school in Greenwood, SC, part of Greenwood 50, serving approximately 604 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #593 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary
What grades does Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary serve?
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary?
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 604 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary rank in SC?
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary ranks #593 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary a charter school?
No, Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary a Title I school?
No, Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary?
100.0% of students at Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 604
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Greenwood County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (864) 941-5535
- Area population (ZIP 29646)
- 28,413
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29646; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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