Bates Middle vs Manning Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 25 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
Manning Junior High
Manning · Public middle · Grades 6–8
483 students
| Measure | Bates Middle Sumter, South Carolina | Manning Junior High Manning, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #216 of 248 | #170 of 248 |
| National rank | #13263 of 15,369 | #11130 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 481 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | – |
| Math proficiency | 21% | – |
| city | Sumter | Manning |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manning Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.8 vs 22.8).
- •Bates Middle does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.7).
- •Manning Junior High is the larger school with 483 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 Manning Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Manning Junior High ranks higher (33.8 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 Manning Junior High?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Sumter and Manning in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bates Middle: 481. Manning Junior High: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bates Middle and Manning Junior High rank in South Carolina?
Bates Middle is 216th of 248 and Manning Junior High is 170th of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).