Bates Middle vs Sumter High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.8 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
Sumter High School
Sumter · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,122 students
| Measure | Bates Middle Sumter, South Carolina | Sumter High School Sumter, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #216 of 248 | #160 of 228 |
| National rank | #13263 of 15,369 | #7680 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 481 | 2,122 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 2,122 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 43% |
| city | Sumter | Sumter |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sumter High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.7 vs 22.8).
- •Sumter High School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 21%).
- •Sumter High School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 26%).
- •Bates Middle does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.1).
- •Sumter High School is the larger school with 2,122 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 Sumter High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sumter High School ranks higher (52.7 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 Sumter High School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Sumter and Sumter in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bates Middle: 481. Sumter High School: 2,122. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bates Middle and Sumter High School rank in South Carolina?
Bates Middle is 216th of 248 and Sumter High School is 160th of 228 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).