Chesnee Middle vs Rainbow Lake Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chesnee Middle
Chesnee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
569 students
Rainbow Lake Middle
Chesnee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
973 students
| Measure | Chesnee Middle Chesnee, South Carolina | Rainbow Lake Middle Chesnee, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #110 of 248 | #87 of 248 |
| National rank | #8688 of 15,369 | #7200 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 569 | 973 |
| Enrollment | 569 | 973 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 43% |
| city | Chesnee | Chesnee |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rainbow Lake Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 45.1).
- •Chesnee Middle does better on math proficiency (44% vs 43%).
- •Rainbow Lake Middle does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 44%).
- •Rainbow Lake Middle does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.3).
- •Rainbow Lake Middle is the larger school with 973 students compared with 569.
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 Chesnee Middle better than Rainbow Lake Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Rainbow Lake Middle ranks higher (52.0 vs 45.1 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 Chesnee Middle and Rainbow Lake Middle?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Chesnee and Chesnee in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chesnee Middle: 569. Rainbow Lake Middle: 973. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chesnee Middle and Rainbow Lake Middle rank in South Carolina?
Chesnee Middle is 110th of 248 and Rainbow Lake Middle is 87th of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).