Serving 604 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 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 604 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary School's student population of 604 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
604 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Mays is out of this World!
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 0.65, 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
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
15%
14%
Black
35%
31%
White
46%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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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?
604 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, 35% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary School?
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower 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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