Bates Middle vs Wilder Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 835 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bates Middle
Sumter · Public middle · Grades 6–8
481 students
Wilder Elementary
Sumter · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
299 students
| Measure | Bates Middle Sumter, South Carolina | Wilder Elementary Sumter, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #216 of 248 | #606 of 688 |
| National rank | #13263 of 15,369 | #40967 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 481 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 27% |
| city | Sumter | Sumter |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilder Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.2 vs 22.8).
- •Wilder Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Bates Middle does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •Wilder Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.4).
- •Bates Middle is the larger school with 481 students compared with 299.
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 Wilder Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wilder Elementary ranks higher (26.2 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 Wilder Elementary?
About 835 m in a straight line, between Sumter and Sumter in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bates Middle: 481. Wilder Elementary: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bates Middle and Wilder Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Bates Middle is 216th of 248 and Wilder Elementary is 606th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).