Carolina Springs Middle vs Deerfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carolina Springs Middle
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
791 students
Deerfield Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
753 students
| Measure | Carolina Springs Middle Lexington, South Carolina | Deerfield Elementary Lexington, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #97 of 248 | #105 of 688 |
| National rank | #8034 of 15,369 | #8633 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 791 | 753 |
| Enrollment | 791 | 753 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 62% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deerfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 48.2).
- •Deerfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 38%).
- •Deerfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 44%).
- •Deerfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.4).
- •Carolina Springs Middle is the larger school with 791 students compared with 753.
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 Carolina Springs Middle better than Deerfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Deerfield Elementary ranks higher (73.9 vs 48.2 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 Carolina Springs Middle and Deerfield Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carolina Springs Middle: 791. Deerfield Elementary: 753. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carolina Springs Middle and Deerfield Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Carolina Springs Middle is 97th of 248 and Deerfield Elementary is 105th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).