Blythewood Middle vs Dutch Fork Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 25 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blythewood Middle
Blythewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
872 students
Dutch Fork Middle
Irmo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
876 students
| Measure | Blythewood Middle Blythewood, South Carolina | Dutch Fork Middle Irmo, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #35 of 248 | #37 of 248 |
| National rank | #3776 of 15,369 | #4018 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 872 | 876 |
| Enrollment | 872 | 876 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 51% |
| city | Blythewood | Irmo |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blythewood Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 66.9).
- •Blythewood Middle does better on math proficiency (58% vs 51%).
- •Blythewood Middle does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 58%).
- •Dutch Fork Middle does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.5).
- •Dutch Fork Middle is the larger school with 876 students compared with 872.
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 Blythewood Middle better than Dutch Fork Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Blythewood Middle ranks higher (68.0 vs 66.9 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 Blythewood Middle and Dutch Fork Middle?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Blythewood and Irmo in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blythewood Middle: 872. Dutch Fork Middle: 876. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blythewood Middle and Dutch Fork Middle rank in South Carolina?
Blythewood Middle is 35th of 248 and Dutch Fork Middle is 37th of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).