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Royall Elementary School vs. Carver Elementary School

Should you attend Royall Elementary School or Carver Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Royall Elementary School
1101 Cheraw Drive
Florence, SC 29501
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Carver Elementary School
515 North Cashua Drive
Florence, SC 29501
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Royall Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 488 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Royall Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 589 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carver 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 52% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
488 students
589 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Royall Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Carver Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Royall Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Carver Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
41 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Royall Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Carver Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Royall Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Florence 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Carver Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Florence 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#151 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
#416 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Royall Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Carver Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
73%
(Top 10% in SC)
52%
(Top 50% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Royall Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Florence 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carver Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Florence 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70%
(Top 30% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
54%
(Top 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Royall Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Florence 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carver Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Florence 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Royall Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Florence 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carver Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Florence 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Royall Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Carver Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
100
89
Grade 1 Students
79
88
Grade 2 Students
66
99
Grade 3 Students
85
100
Grade 4 Students
82
109
Grade 5 Students
76
104

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Royall Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Florence 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Carver Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Florence 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Royall Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Florence 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Carver Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Florence 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
38%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Royall Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Florence 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Carver Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Florence 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
41%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Royall Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Florence 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Carver Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Florence 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Royall Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Florence 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Carver Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Florence 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.68
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Royall Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Florence 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Carver Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Florence 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
64%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Royall Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Florence 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Carver Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Florence 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
(20-21 School Year Data)
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Royall Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Florence 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Carver Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Florence 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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