Bates Middle vs Millwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.4 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
Millwood Elementary
Sumter · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
602 students
| Measure | Bates Middle Sumter, South Carolina | Millwood Elementary Sumter, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #216 of 248 | #222 of 688 |
| National rank | #13263 of 15,369 | #16111 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 481 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 64% |
| city | Sumter | Sumter |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Millwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 22.8).
- •Millwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 21%).
- •Millwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 26%).
- •Bates Middle does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.7).
- •Millwood Elementary is the larger school with 602 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 Millwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Millwood Elementary ranks higher (63.0 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 Millwood Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Sumter and Sumter in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bates Middle: 481. Millwood Elementary: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bates Middle and Millwood Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Bates Middle is 216th of 248 and Millwood Elementary is 222nd of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).