Bluffton Middle vs Michael C. Riley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.0 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
Michael C. Riley Elementary
Bluffton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
704 students
| Measure | Bluffton Middle Bluffton, South Carolina | Michael C. Riley Elementary Bluffton, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #102 of 248 | #320 of 688 |
| National rank | #8135 of 15,369 | #21395 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 921 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 921 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 55% |
| city | Bluffton | Bluffton |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Michael C. Riley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.4 vs 47.7).
- •Michael C. Riley Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 43%).
- •Bluffton Middle does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Michael C. Riley Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 14.2).
- •Bluffton Middle is the larger school with 921 students compared with 704.
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 Bluffton Middle better than Michael C. Riley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Michael C. Riley Elementary ranks higher (55.4 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 Michael C. Riley Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Bluffton and Bluffton in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bluffton Middle: 921. Michael C. Riley Elementary: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bluffton Middle and Michael C. Riley Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Bluffton Middle is 102nd of 248 and Michael C. Riley Elementary is 320th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).