Alice Drive Middle vs Bates Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alice Drive Middle
Sumter · Public middle · Grades 6–8
783 students
Bates Middle
Sumter · Public middle · Grades 6–8
481 students
| Measure | Alice Drive Middle Sumter, South Carolina | Bates Middle Sumter, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #186 of 248 | #216 of 248 |
| National rank | #11820 of 15,369 | #13263 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 783 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 783 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 21% |
| city | Sumter | Sumter |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alice Drive Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.5 vs 22.8).
- •Alice Drive Middle does better on math proficiency (28% vs 21%).
- •Alice Drive Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 26%).
- •Bates Middle does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.7).
- •Alice Drive Middle is the larger school with 783 students compared with 481.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alice Drive Middle better than Bates Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Alice Drive Middle ranks higher (30.5 vs 22.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alice Drive Middle and Bates Middle?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Sumter and Sumter in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice Drive Middle: 783. Bates Middle: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice Drive Middle and Bates Middle rank in South Carolina?
Alice Drive Middle is 186th of 248 and Bates Middle is 216th of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).