Ballentine Elementary vs Chapin Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballentine Elementary
Irmo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
523 students
Chapin Middle
Chapin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,007 students
| Measure | Ballentine Elementary Irmo, South Carolina | Chapin Middle Chapin, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #69 of 688 | #22 of 248 |
| National rank | #6121 of 50,301 | #2722 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 523 | 1,007 |
| Enrollment | 523 | 1,007 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 61% |
| city | Irmo | Chapin |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ballentine Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 73.0).
- •Ballentine Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 61%).
- •Ballentine Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 66%).
- •Ballentine Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.0).
- •Chapin Middle is the larger school with 1,007 students compared with 523.
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 Ballentine Elementary better than Chapin Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ballentine Elementary ranks higher (78.0 vs 73.0 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 Ballentine Elementary and Chapin Middle?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Irmo and Chapin in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballentine Elementary: 523. Chapin Middle: 1,007. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballentine Elementary and Chapin Middle rank in South Carolina?
Ballentine Elementary is 69th of 688 and Chapin Middle is 22nd of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).