Beech Springs Middle vs Berry Shoals Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beech Springs Middle
Duncan ยท Public middle ยท Grades 6โ8
584 students
Berry Shoals Elementary
Duncan ยท Public elementary ยท Grades PKโ5
476 students
| Measure | Beech Springs Middle Duncan, South Carolina | Berry Shoals Elementary Duncan, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #68 of 248 | #42 of 688 |
| National rank | #6310 of 15,369 | #4092 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6โ8 | Grades PKโ5 |
| Students | 584 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 584 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | โ | โ |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | โ |
| Math proficiency | 49% | โ |
| city | Duncan | Duncan |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขBerry Shoals Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.6 vs 56.1).
- โขBeech Springs Middle does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 11.9).
- โขBeech Springs Middle is the larger school with 584 students compared with 476.
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 Beech Springs Middle better than Berry Shoals Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Berry Shoals Elementary ranks higher (81.6 vs 56.1 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 Beech Springs Middle and Berry Shoals Elementary?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Duncan and Duncan in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beech Springs Middle: 584. Berry Shoals Elementary: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beech Springs Middle and Berry Shoals Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Beech Springs Middle is 68th of 248 and Berry Shoals Elementary is 42nd of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).