Chapin Intermediate vs Lake Murray Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.7 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
Lake Murray Elementary
Chapin · Public elementary · Grades K–4
753 students
| Measure | Chapin Intermediate Chapin, South Carolina | Lake Murray Elementary Chapin, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #24 of 248 | #7 of 688 |
| National rank | #2998 of 15,369 | #849 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 985 | 753 |
| Enrollment | 985 | 753 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 84% |
| city | Chapin | Chapin |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Murray Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.7 vs 71.6).
- •Lake Murray Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 65%).
- •Lake Murray Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 61%).
- •Lake Murray Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.2).
- •Chapin Intermediate is the larger school with 985 students compared with 753.
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 Lake Murray Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Murray Elementary ranks higher (89.7 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 Lake Murray Elementary?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Chapin and Chapin in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chapin Intermediate: 985. Lake Murray Elementary: 753. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chapin Intermediate and Lake Murray Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Chapin Intermediate is 24th of 248 and Lake Murray Elementary is 7th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).