Beech Springs Middle vs Florence Chapel Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beech Springs Middle
Duncan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
584 students
Florence Chapel Middle
Duncan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
781 students
| Measure | Beech Springs Middle Duncan, South Carolina | Florence Chapel Middle Duncan, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #68 of 248 | #53 of 248 |
| National rank | #6310 of 15,369 | #5390 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 584 | 781 |
| Enrollment | 584 | 781 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 54% |
| city | Duncan | Duncan |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Florence Chapel Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.4 vs 56.1).
- •Florence Chapel Middle does better on math proficiency (54% vs 49%).
- •Florence Chapel Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Beech Springs Middle does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.5).
- •Florence Chapel Middle is the larger school with 781 students compared with 584.
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 Florence Chapel Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Florence Chapel Middle ranks higher (60.4 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 Florence Chapel Middle?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Duncan and Duncan in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beech Springs Middle: 584. Florence Chapel Middle: 781. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beech Springs Middle and Florence Chapel Middle rank in South Carolina?
Beech Springs Middle is 68th of 248 and Florence Chapel Middle is 53rd of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).