Ballentine Elementary vs Dutch Fork Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.9 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
Dutch Fork Middle
Irmo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
876 students
| Measure | Ballentine Elementary Irmo, South Carolina | Dutch Fork Middle Irmo, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 688 | #37 of 248 |
| National rank | #6121 of 50,301 | #4018 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 523 | 876 |
| Enrollment | 523 | 876 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 51% |
| city | Irmo | Irmo |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ballentine Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 66.9).
- •Ballentine Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 51%).
- •Ballentine Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 58%).
- •Dutch Fork Middle does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.4).
- •Dutch Fork Middle is the larger school with 876 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 Dutch Fork Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ballentine Elementary ranks higher (78.0 vs 66.9 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 Ballentine Elementary and Dutch Fork Middle?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Irmo and Irmo in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballentine Elementary: 523. Dutch Fork Middle: 876. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballentine Elementary and Dutch Fork Middle rank in South Carolina?
Ballentine Elementary is 69th of 688 and Dutch Fork Middle is 37th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).