Carolina Springs Middle vs Saxe Gotha Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.5 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
Saxe Gotha Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
499 students
| Measure | Carolina Springs Middle Lexington, South Carolina | Saxe Gotha Elementary Lexington, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #97 of 248 | #303 of 688 |
| National rank | #8034 of 15,369 | #20617 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 791 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 791 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 51% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Saxe Gotha Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.5 vs 48.2).
- •Saxe Gotha Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 38%).
- •Saxe Gotha Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 44%).
- •Saxe Gotha Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.4).
- •Carolina Springs Middle is the larger school with 791 students compared with 499.
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 Saxe Gotha Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Saxe Gotha Elementary ranks higher (56.5 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 Saxe Gotha Elementary?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carolina Springs Middle: 791. Saxe Gotha Elementary: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carolina Springs Middle and Saxe Gotha Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Carolina Springs Middle is 97th of 248 and Saxe Gotha Elementary is 303rd of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).