Alston Middle vs Summerville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.5 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
Summerville Elementary
Summerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
548 students
| Measure | Alston Middle Summerville, South Carolina | Summerville Elementary Summerville, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #94 of 248 | #191 of 688 |
| National rank | #7862 of 15,369 | #14358 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 732 | 548 |
| Enrollment | 732 | 548 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 60% |
| city | Summerville | Summerville |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Summerville Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 48.9).
- •Summerville Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 37%).
- •Summerville Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 48%).
- •Summerville Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.3).
- •Alston Middle is the larger school with 732 students compared with 548.
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 Summerville Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Summerville Elementary ranks higher (65.7 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 Summerville Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Summerville and Summerville in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alston Middle: 732. Summerville Elementary: 548. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alston Middle and Summerville Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Alston Middle is 94th of 248 and Summerville Elementary is 191st of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).