Beech Springs Middle vs Wellford Academy of Science and Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.4 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
Wellford Academy of Science and Technology
Wellford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
654 students
| Measure | Beech Springs Middle Duncan, South Carolina | Wellford Academy of Science and Technology Wellford, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #68 of 248 | #413 of 688 |
| National rank | #6310 of 15,369 | #27265 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 584 | 654 |
| Enrollment | 584 | 654 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 42% |
| city | Duncan | Wellford |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beech Springs Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 46.9).
- •Beech Springs Middle does better on math proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •Beech Springs Middle does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.1).
- •Wellford Academy of Science and Technology is the larger school with 654 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 Wellford Academy of Science and Technology?
On the Success Index (US), Beech Springs Middle ranks higher (56.1 vs 46.9 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 Wellford Academy of Science and Technology?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Duncan and Wellford in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beech Springs Middle: 584. Wellford Academy of Science and Technology: 654. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beech Springs Middle and Wellford Academy of Science and Technology rank in South Carolina?
Beech Springs Middle is 68th of 248 and Wellford Academy of Science and Technology is 413th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).