Bates Middle vs Lakewood High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bates Middle
Sumter · Public middle · Grades 6–8
481 students
Lakewood High
Sumter · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,013 students
| Measure | Bates Middle Sumter, South Carolina | Lakewood High Sumter, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #216 of 248 | #199 of 228 |
| National rank | #13263 of 15,369 | #12218 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 481 | 1,013 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 1,013 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 26% |
| city | Sumter | Sumter |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakewood High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.9 vs 22.8).
- •Lakewood High does better on math proficiency (26% vs 21%).
- •Lakewood High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 26%).
- •Bates Middle does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.5).
- •Lakewood High is the larger school with 1,013 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 Bates Middle better than Lakewood High?
On the Success Index (US), Lakewood High ranks higher (34.9 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 Bates Middle and Lakewood High?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Sumter and Sumter in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bates Middle: 481. Lakewood High: 1,013. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bates Middle and Lakewood High rank in South Carolina?
Bates Middle is 216th of 248 and Lakewood High is 199th of 228 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).