Castle Heights Middle vs Saluda Trail Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 6.7 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
Saluda Trail Middle
Rock Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
751 students
| Measure | Castle Heights Middle Rock Hill, South Carolina | Saluda Trail Middle Rock Hill, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #148 of 248 | #167 of 248 |
| National rank | #10340 of 15,369 | #10996 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 669 | 751 |
| Enrollment | 669 | 751 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 32% |
| city | Rock Hill | Rock Hill |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Castle Heights Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.6 vs 34.4).
- •Castle Heights Middle does better on math proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •Saluda Trail Middle does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 34%).
- •Saluda Trail Middle is the larger school with 751 students compared with 669.
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 Saluda Trail Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Castle Heights Middle ranks higher (37.6 vs 34.4 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 Saluda Trail Middle?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Rock Hill and Rock Hill in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castle Heights Middle: 669. Saluda Trail Middle: 751. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castle Heights Middle and Saluda Trail Middle rank in South Carolina?
Castle Heights Middle is 148th of 248 and Saluda Trail Middle is 167th of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).