Alston Middle vs Flowertown Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alston Middle
Summerville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
732 students
Flowertown Elementary
Summerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
783 students
| Measure | Alston Middle Summerville, South Carolina | Flowertown Elementary Summerville, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #94 of 248 | #234 of 688 |
| National rank | #7862 of 15,369 | #16913 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 732 | 783 |
| Enrollment | 732 | 783 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 54% |
| city | Summerville | Summerville |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Flowertown Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.8 vs 48.9).
- •Flowertown Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 37%).
- •Flowertown Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 48%).
- •Flowertown Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.3).
- •Flowertown Elementary is the larger school with 783 students compared with 732.
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 Alston Middle better than Flowertown Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Flowertown Elementary ranks higher (61.8 vs 48.9 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 Alston Middle and Flowertown Elementary?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Summerville and Summerville in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alston Middle: 732. Flowertown Elementary: 783. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alston Middle and Flowertown Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Alston Middle is 94th of 248 and Flowertown Elementary is 234th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).