Chapin Intermediate vs Laing Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 203 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chapin Intermediate
Chapin · Public middle · Grades 5–6
985 students
Laing Middle
Mount Pleasant · Public middle · Grades 6–8
986 students
| Measure | Chapin Intermediate Chapin, South Carolina | Laing Middle Mount Pleasant, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #24 of 248 | #14 of 248 |
| National rank | #2998 of 15,369 | #1769 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 985 | 986 |
| Enrollment | 985 | 986 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 69% |
| city | Chapin | Mount Pleasant |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laing Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 71.6).
- •Laing Middle does better on math proficiency (69% vs 65%).
- •Laing Middle does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 61%).
- •Chapin Intermediate does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.4).
- •Laing Middle is the larger school with 986 students compared with 985.
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 Chapin Intermediate better than Laing Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Laing Middle ranks higher (78.3 vs 71.6 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 Chapin Intermediate and Laing Middle?
About 203 km in a straight line, between Chapin and Mount Pleasant in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chapin Intermediate: 985. Laing Middle: 986. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chapin Intermediate and Laing Middle rank in South Carolina?
Chapin Intermediate is 24th of 248 and Laing Middle is 14th of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).