Blythewood Middle vs Kelly Mill Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.0 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
Kelly Mill Middle
Blythewood · Public middle · Grades 2–8
979 students
| Measure | Blythewood Middle Blythewood, South Carolina | Kelly Mill Middle Blythewood, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #35 of 248 | #108 of 248 |
| National rank | #3776 of 15,369 | #8629 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 2–8 |
| Students | 872 | 979 |
| Enrollment | 872 | 979 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 39% |
| city | Blythewood | Blythewood |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blythewood Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 45.4).
- •Blythewood Middle does better on math proficiency (58% vs 39%).
- •Blythewood Middle does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 43%).
- •Kelly Mill Middle does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.5).
- •Kelly Mill Middle is the larger school with 979 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 Kelly Mill Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Blythewood Middle ranks higher (68.0 vs 45.4 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 Kelly Mill Middle?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Blythewood and Blythewood in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blythewood Middle: 872. Kelly Mill Middle: 979. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blythewood Middle and Kelly Mill Middle rank in South Carolina?
Blythewood Middle is 35th of 248 and Kelly Mill Middle is 108th of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).