Central High vs New Heights Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 7.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central High
Pageland · Public high · Grades 9–12
657 students
New Heights Middle
Jefferson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
457 students
| Measure | Central High Pageland, South Carolina | New Heights Middle Jefferson, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #91 of 228 | #243 of 248 |
| National rank | #3551 of 16,910 | #14875 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 657 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 657 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 14% |
| city | Pageland | Jefferson |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.0 vs 12.3).
- •Central High does better on math proficiency (67% vs 14%).
- •Central High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 21%).
- •Central High does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.3).
- •Central High is the larger school with 657 students compared with 457.
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 Central High better than New Heights Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Central High ranks higher (69.0 vs 12.3 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 Central High and New Heights Middle?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Pageland and Jefferson in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High: 657. New Heights Middle: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High and New Heights Middle rank in South Carolina?
Central High is 91st of 228 and New Heights Middle is 243rd of 248 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).