D. R. Hill Middle vs Duncan Elementary School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
D. R. Hill Middle
Lyman · Public middle · Grades 6–8
562 students
Duncan Elementary School of the Arts
Duncan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
670 students
| Measure | D. R. Hill Middle Lyman, South Carolina | Duncan Elementary School of the Arts Duncan, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #106 of 248 | #342 of 688 |
| National rank | #8471 of 15,369 | #22621 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 562 | 670 |
| Enrollment | 562 | 670 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 46% |
| city | Lyman | Duncan |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Duncan Elementary School of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.6 vs 46.2).
- •Duncan Elementary School of the Arts does better on math proficiency (46% vs 37%).
- •Duncan Elementary School of the Arts does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 40%).
- •Duncan Elementary School of the Arts is the larger school with 670 students compared with 562.
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 D. R. Hill Middle better than Duncan Elementary School of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Duncan Elementary School of the Arts ranks higher (53.6 vs 46.2 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 D. R. Hill Middle and Duncan Elementary School of the Arts?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Lyman and Duncan in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
D. R. Hill Middle: 562. Duncan Elementary School of the Arts: 670. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do D. R. Hill Middle and Duncan Elementary School of the Arts rank in South Carolina?
D. R. Hill Middle is 106th of 248 and Duncan Elementary School of the Arts is 342nd of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).