Belle Hall Elementary vs Laing Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle Hall Elementary
Mt. Pleasant · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
649 students
Laing Middle
Mount Pleasant · Public middle · Grades 6–8
986 students
| Measure | Belle Hall Elementary Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina | Laing Middle Mount Pleasant, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #58 of 688 | #14 of 248 |
| National rank | #5286 of 50,301 | #1769 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 649 | 986 |
| Enrollment | 649 | 986 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 69% |
| city | Mt. Pleasant | Mount Pleasant |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belle Hall Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 78.3).
- •Belle Hall Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 69%).
- •Belle Hall Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 75%).
- •Laing Middle does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.5).
- •Laing Middle is the larger school with 986 students compared with 649.
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 Belle Hall Elementary better than Laing Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Belle Hall Elementary ranks higher (79.4 vs 78.3 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 Belle Hall Elementary and Laing Middle?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Mt. Pleasant and Mount Pleasant in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle Hall Elementary: 649. Laing Middle: 986. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle Hall Elementary and Laing Middle rank in South Carolina?
Belle Hall Elementary is 58th of 688 and Laing Middle is 14th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).