Belton Middle vs Belton Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belton Middle
Belton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
455 students
Belton Preparatory Academy
Belton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
449 students
| Measure | Belton Middle Belton, South Carolina | Belton Preparatory Academy Belton, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #120 of 248 | #401 of 688 |
| National rank | #9155 of 15,369 | #26870 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 455 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | – |
| Math proficiency | 39% | – |
| city | Belton | Belton |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belton Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 43.0).
- •Belton Middle does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.0).
- •Belton Middle is the larger school with 455 students compared with 449.
- •Belton Middle is a public school while Belton Preparatory Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Belton Middle better than Belton Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Belton Preparatory Academy ranks higher (47.4 vs 43.0 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 Belton Middle and Belton Preparatory Academy?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Belton and Belton in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belton Middle: 455. Belton Preparatory Academy: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belton Middle and Belton Preparatory Academy rank in South Carolina?
Belton Middle is 120th of 248 and Belton Preparatory Academy is 401st of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).