Bluffton Middle vs Mauldin Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 312 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bluffton Middle
Bluffton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
921 students
Mauldin Middle
Simpsonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
922 students
| Measure | Bluffton Middle Bluffton, South Carolina | Mauldin Middle Simpsonville, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #102 of 248 | #84 of 248 |
| National rank | #8135 of 15,369 | #7148 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 921 | 922 |
| Enrollment | 921 | 922 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 45% |
| city | Bluffton | Simpsonville |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mauldin Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.2 vs 47.7).
- •Mauldin Middle does better on math proficiency (45% vs 43%).
- •Mauldin Middle does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 43%).
- •Bluffton Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.1).
- •Mauldin Middle is the larger school with 922 students compared with 921.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Bluffton Middle better than Mauldin Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mauldin Middle ranks higher (52.2 vs 47.7 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 Bluffton Middle and Mauldin Middle?
About 312 km in a straight line, between Bluffton and Simpsonville in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bluffton Middle: 921. Mauldin Middle: 922. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bluffton Middle and Mauldin Middle rank in South Carolina?
Bluffton Middle is 102nd of 248 and Mauldin Middle is 84th of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).