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Bryson Elementary School vs. Plain Elementary School

Should you attend Bryson Elementary School or Plain 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.
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School Overview

School
Bryson Elementary School
703 Bryson Drive
Simpsonville, SC 29681
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Plain Elementary School
506 Neely Ferry Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Plain 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 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,078 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bryson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 966 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Plain Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
1,078 students
966 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bryson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Plain Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bryson Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Plain Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
58 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bryson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Plain Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bryson Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Greenville 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Plain Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Greenville 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#411 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
#190 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bryson 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 Plain Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55%
(Top 30% in SC)
67%
(Top 20% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bryson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Greenville 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 Plain Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Greenville 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
52%
(Top 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
69%
(Top 30% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bryson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Greenville 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 Plain Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Greenville 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 10% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bryson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Greenville 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 Plain Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Greenville 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 Bryson Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Plain Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
148
-
Kindergarten Students
138
144
Grade 1 Students
155
157
Grade 2 Students
172
158
Grade 3 Students
134
169
Grade 4 Students
182
155
Grade 5 Students
149
183

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bryson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Greenville 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Plain Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Greenville 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
19%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bryson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Greenville 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Plain Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Greenville 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
27%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bryson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Greenville 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Plain Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Greenville 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
44%
61%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bryson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Greenville 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Plain Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Greenville 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 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 Bryson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Greenville 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Plain Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Greenville 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.70
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bryson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Greenville 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Plain Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Greenville 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
45%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bryson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Greenville 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Plain Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Greenville 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bryson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Greenville 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Plain Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Greenville 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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