Castle Heights Middle vs Lesslie Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.9 km 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
Lesslie Elementary
Rock Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
461 students
| Measure | Castle Heights Middle Rock Hill, South Carolina | Lesslie Elementary Rock Hill, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #148 of 248 | #307 of 688 |
| National rank | #10340 of 15,369 | #20764 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 669 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 669 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 52% |
| city | Rock Hill | Rock Hill |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lesslie Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 37.6).
- •Lesslie Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •Lesslie Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •Castle Heights Middle does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.4).
- •Castle Heights Middle is the larger school with 669 students compared with 461.
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 Lesslie Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lesslie Elementary ranks higher (56.3 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 Lesslie Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Rock Hill and Rock Hill in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castle Heights Middle: 669. Lesslie Elementary: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castle Heights Middle and Lesslie Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Castle Heights Middle is 148th of 248 and Lesslie Elementary is 307th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).