Blythewood Middle vs Longleaf Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.9 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
Longleaf Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
796 students
| Measure | Blythewood Middle Blythewood, South Carolina | Longleaf Middle Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #35 of 248 | #145 of 248 |
| National rank | #3776 of 15,369 | #9995 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 872 | 796 |
| Enrollment | 872 | 796 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 34% |
| city | Blythewood | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blythewood Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 39.2).
- •Blythewood Middle does better on math proficiency (58% vs 34%).
- •Blythewood Middle does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 42%).
- •Longleaf Middle does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.5).
- •Blythewood Middle is the larger school with 872 students compared with 796.
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 Longleaf Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Blythewood Middle ranks higher (68.0 vs 39.2 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 Longleaf Middle?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Blythewood and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blythewood Middle: 872. Longleaf Middle: 796. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blythewood Middle and Longleaf Middle rank in South Carolina?
Blythewood Middle is 35th of 248 and Longleaf Middle is 145th of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).