Carolina Springs Middle vs South Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.9 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
South Lake Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
| Measure | Carolina Springs Middle Lexington, South Carolina | South Lake Elementary Lexington, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #97 of 248 | #92 of 688 |
| National rank | #8034 of 15,369 | #7984 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 791 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 791 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | – |
| Math proficiency | 38% | – |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.0 vs 48.2).
- •Carolina Springs Middle does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.6).
- •Carolina Springs Middle is the larger school with 791 students compared with 466.
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 South Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), South Lake Elementary ranks higher (75.0 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 South Lake Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carolina Springs Middle: 791. South Lake Elementary: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carolina Springs Middle and South Lake Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Carolina Springs Middle is 97th of 248 and South Lake Elementary is 92nd of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).