Castle Heights Middle vs Independence Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 954 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Heights Middle
Rock Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
669 students
Independence Elementary
Rock Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
583 students
| Measure | Castle Heights Middle Rock Hill, South Carolina | Independence Elementary Rock Hill, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #148 of 248 | #424 of 688 |
| National rank | #10340 of 15,369 | #27693 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 669 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 669 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 45% |
| city | Rock Hill | Rock Hill |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.3 vs 37.6).
- •Independence Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 38%).
- •Independence Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 34%).
- •Castle Heights Middle is the larger school with 669 students compared with 583.
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 Castle Heights Middle better than Independence Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Independence Elementary ranks higher (46.3 vs 37.6 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 Castle Heights Middle and Independence Elementary?
About 954 m in a straight line, between Rock Hill and Rock Hill in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castle Heights Middle: 669. Independence Elementary: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castle Heights Middle and Independence Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Castle Heights Middle is 148th of 248 and Independence Elementary is 424th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).