Clinton Elementary vs South Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clinton Elementary
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
412 students
South Middle
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
439 students
| Measure | Clinton Elementary Lancaster, South Carolina | South Middle Lancaster, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #663 of 688 | #187 of 248 |
| National rank | #45435 of 50,301 | #11887 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 412 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 19% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.2 vs 19.0).
- •South Middle does better on math proficiency (19% vs 14%).
- •South Middle does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 16%).
- •South Middle does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.1).
- •South Middle is the larger school with 439 students compared with 412.
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 Clinton Elementary better than South Middle?
On the Success Index (US), South Middle ranks higher (30.2 vs 19.0 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 Clinton Elementary and South Middle?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clinton Elementary: 412. South Middle: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clinton Elementary and South Middle rank in South Carolina?
Clinton Elementary is 663rd of 688 and South Middle is 187th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).