Chestnut Oaks Middle vs Lady's Island Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 174 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
Lady's Island Middle
Beaufort · Public middle · Grades 6–8
338 students
| Measure | Chestnut Oaks Middle Sumter, South Carolina | Lady's Island Middle Beaufort, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #245 of 248 | #119 of 248 |
| National rank | #14981 of 15,369 | #9124 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 339 | 338 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 34% |
| city | Sumter | Beaufort |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lady's Island Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.2 vs 11.3).
- •Lady's Island Middle does better on math proficiency (34% vs 12%).
- •Lady's Island Middle does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 18%).
- •Lady's Island Middle does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 16.1).
- •Chestnut Oaks Middle is the larger school with 339 students compared with 338.
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 Lady's Island Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lady's Island Middle ranks higher (43.2 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 Lady's Island Middle?
About 174 km in a straight line, between Sumter and Beaufort in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chestnut Oaks Middle: 339. Lady's Island Middle: 338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chestnut Oaks Middle and Lady's Island Middle rank in South Carolina?
Chestnut Oaks Middle is 245th of 248 and Lady's Island Middle is 119th of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).