Blythewood Middle vs Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.4 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
Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus
Blythewood · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
523 students
| Measure | Blythewood Middle Blythewood, South Carolina | Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus Blythewood, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #35 of 248 | #72 of 688 |
| National rank | #3776 of 15,369 | #6374 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 872 | 523 |
| Enrollment | 872 | 523 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 72% |
| city | Blythewood | Blythewood |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 68.0).
- •Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus does better on math proficiency (72% vs 58%).
- •Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 64%).
- •Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.5).
- •Blythewood Middle is the larger school with 872 students compared with 523.
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 Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus ranks higher (77.6 vs 68.0 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 Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Blythewood and Blythewood in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blythewood Middle: 872. Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus: 523. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blythewood Middle and Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus rank in South Carolina?
Blythewood Middle is 35th of 248 and Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus is 72nd of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).