Blythewood Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Blythewood, South Carolina 29016 · Richland 02
#35 of 248 middle schools in South Carolina
#3776 of 15,369 nationally
About Blythewood Middle
Blythewood Middle is a public middle located in Blythewood, in the Richland 02 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 872 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 68.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 35th of 248 ranked middle schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (77th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (35th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 872.
There are 10 schools in Blythewood; Blythewood Middle ranks 6th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)58%
- Reading proficiency (30%)64%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)16.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Blythewood Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 872
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 16.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 64%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Blythewood Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Round Top Elementary
Blythewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
581 students · 616 m away
Langford Elementary
Blythewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
631 students · 1.9 km away
Sandlapper Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
671 students · 3.3 km away
Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus
Blythewood · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
523 students · 3.4 km away
Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus
Blythewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
531 students · 3.9 km away
Ridge View High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,631 students · 3.9 km away
Kelly Mill Middle
Blythewood · Public middle · Grades 2–8
979 students · 4.0 km away
Rice Creek Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
718 students · 4.3 km away
Blythewood High
Blythewood · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,164 students · 4.5 km away
Longleaf Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
796 students · 4.9 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in South Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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876 students
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877 students
Oakbrook Middle
Ladson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
861 students
St. James Intermediate
Myrtle Beach · Public middle · Grades 5–6
883 students
Walhalla Middle
Walhalla · Public middle · Grades 6–8
857 students
Darlington Middle
Darlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
888 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Blythewood Middle a good school?
Blythewood Middle has a Success Index (US) of 68.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #35 of 248 in South Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Blythewood Middle rank in South Carolina?
Blythewood Middle ranks #35 of 248 middle schools in South Carolina and #3776 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Blythewood Middle?
Blythewood Middle had 872 students in 2025.
Is Blythewood Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Blythewood Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Blythewood Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Blythewood Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.