Serving 680 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 680 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Springfield Elementary serves the southwest part of Greenwood, SC, covering an area of approximately 70.7 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 14.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary School's student population of 680 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
680 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
Mays is out of this World!
School Rankings
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#473 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
36%
31%
White
46%
46%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.8%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Mays Rays
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary School is ranked #473 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary School often compared to?
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Merrywood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary School?
680 students attend Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary School?
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary School part of?
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary School is part of Greenwood 50 School District.
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