Berea Middle vs Hand Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 168 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berea Middle
Greenville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
757 students
Hand Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
755 students
| Measure | Berea Middle Greenville, South Carolina | Hand Middle Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #210 of 248 | #91 of 248 |
| National rank | #12993 of 15,369 | #7700 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 757 | 755 |
| Enrollment | 757 | 755 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 38% |
| city | Greenville | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hand Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 24.2).
- •Hand Middle does better on math proficiency (38% vs 22%).
- •Hand Middle does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 27%).
- •Hand Middle does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.3).
- •Berea Middle is the larger school with 757 students compared with 755.
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 Berea Middle better than Hand Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hand Middle ranks higher (49.7 vs 24.2 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 Berea Middle and Hand Middle?
About 168 km in a straight line, between Greenville and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berea Middle: 757. Hand Middle: 755. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berea Middle and Hand Middle rank in South Carolina?
Berea Middle is 210th of 248 and Hand Middle is 91st of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).