Chestnut Oaks Middle vs Crestwood High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chestnut Oaks Middle
Sumter · Public middle · Grades 6–8
339 students
Crestwood High
Sumter · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,105 students
| Measure | Chestnut Oaks Middle Sumter, South Carolina | Crestwood High Sumter, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #245 of 248 | #152 of 228 |
| National rank | #14981 of 15,369 | #6993 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 339 | 1,105 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 1,105 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 49% |
| city | Sumter | Sumter |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crestwood High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 11.3).
- •Crestwood High does better on math proficiency (49% vs 12%).
- •Crestwood High does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 18%).
- •Chestnut Oaks Middle does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 19.4).
- •Crestwood High is the larger school with 1,105 students compared with 339.
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 Chestnut Oaks Middle better than Crestwood High?
On the Success Index (US), Crestwood High ranks higher (55.1 vs 11.3 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 Chestnut Oaks Middle and Crestwood High?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Sumter and Sumter in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chestnut Oaks Middle: 339. Crestwood High: 1,105. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chestnut Oaks Middle and Crestwood High rank in South Carolina?
Chestnut Oaks Middle is 245th of 248 and Crestwood High is 152nd of 228 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).