Beechwood Middle vs Lake Murray Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beechwood Middle
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,033 students
Lake Murray Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
813 students
| Measure | Beechwood Middle Lexington, South Carolina | Lake Murray Elementary Lexington, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #82 of 248 | #17 of 688 |
| National rank | #6886 of 15,369 | #2097 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,033 | 813 |
| Enrollment | 1,033 | 813 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 75% |
| Math proficiency | – | 80% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Murray Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.8 vs 53.5).
- •Lake Murray Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.5).
- •Beechwood Middle is the larger school with 1,033 students compared with 813.
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 Beechwood Middle better than Lake Murray Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Murray Elementary ranks higher (85.8 vs 53.5 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 Beechwood Middle and Lake Murray Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beechwood Middle: 1,033. Lake Murray Elementary: 813. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beechwood Middle and Lake Murray Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Beechwood Middle is 82nd of 248 and Lake Murray Elementary is 17th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).