Cane Bay Middle vs Nexton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cane Bay Middle
Summerville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,464 students
Nexton Elementary
Summerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
944 students
| Measure | Cane Bay Middle Summerville, South Carolina | Nexton Elementary Summerville, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #104 of 248 | #179 of 688 |
| National rank | #8269 of 15,369 | #13792 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,464 | 944 |
| Enrollment | 1,464 | 944 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 63% |
| city | Summerville | Summerville |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nexton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 47.1).
- •Nexton Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 43%).
- •Nexton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 51%).
- •Nexton Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.1).
- •Cane Bay Middle is the larger school with 1,464 students compared with 944.
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 Cane Bay Middle better than Nexton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Nexton Elementary ranks higher (66.5 vs 47.1 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 Cane Bay Middle and Nexton Elementary?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Summerville and Summerville in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cane Bay Middle: 1,464. Nexton Elementary: 944. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cane Bay Middle and Nexton Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Cane Bay Middle is 104th of 248 and Nexton Elementary is 179th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).