Clifdale Middle vs Sims Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 39 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clifdale Middle
Spartanburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
605 students
Sims Middle
Union · Public middle · Grades 6–8
606 students
| Measure | Clifdale Middle Spartanburg, South Carolina | Sims Middle Union, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #40 of 248 | #181 of 248 |
| National rank | #4350 of 15,369 | #11631 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 605 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 605 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 29% |
| Math proficiency | – | 26% |
| city | Spartanburg | Union |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clifdale Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 31.5).
- •Sims Middle does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.4).
- •Sims Middle is the larger school with 606 students compared with 605.
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 Clifdale Middle better than Sims Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Clifdale Middle ranks higher (65.1 vs 31.5 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 Clifdale Middle and Sims Middle?
About 39 km in a straight line, between Spartanburg and Union in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clifdale Middle: 605. Sims Middle: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clifdale Middle and Sims Middle rank in South Carolina?
Clifdale Middle is 40th of 248 and Sims Middle is 181st of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).