Bates Middle vs Liberty STEAM Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.2 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
Liberty STEAM Charter School
Sumter · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
730 students
| Measure | Bates Middle Sumter, South Carolina | Liberty STEAM Charter School Sumter, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #216 of 248 | #264 of 688 |
| National rank | #13263 of 15,369 | #18585 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 481 | 730 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 730 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | – |
| Math proficiency | 21% | – |
| city | Sumter | Sumter |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Liberty STEAM Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 22.8).
- •Bates Middle does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.0).
- •Liberty STEAM Charter School is the larger school with 730 students compared with 481.
- •Bates Middle is a public school while Liberty STEAM Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Liberty STEAM Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Liberty STEAM Charter School ranks higher (59.4 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 Liberty STEAM Charter School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Sumter and Sumter in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bates Middle: 481. Liberty STEAM Charter School: 730. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bates Middle and Liberty STEAM Charter School rank in South Carolina?
Bates Middle is 216th of 248 and Liberty STEAM Charter School is 264th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).