Chestnut Oaks Middle vs Willow Drive Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.9 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
Willow Drive Elementary
Sumter · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
504 students
| Measure | Chestnut Oaks Middle Sumter, South Carolina | Willow Drive Elementary Sumter, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #245 of 248 | #678 of 688 |
| National rank | #14981 of 15,369 | #46796 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 339 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 25% |
| city | Sumter | Sumter |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willow Drive Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.7 vs 11.3).
- •Willow Drive Elementary does better on math proficiency (25% vs 12%).
- •Willow Drive Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- •Willow Drive Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.1).
- •Willow Drive Elementary is the larger school with 504 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 Willow Drive Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Willow Drive Elementary ranks higher (16.7 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 Willow Drive Elementary?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Sumter and Sumter in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chestnut Oaks Middle: 339. Willow Drive Elementary: 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chestnut Oaks Middle and Willow Drive Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Chestnut Oaks Middle is 245th of 248 and Willow Drive Elementary is 678th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).