Darlington Middle vs J. L. Cain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darlington Middle
Darlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
888 students
J. L. Cain Elementary
Darlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
533 students
| Measure | Darlington Middle Darlington, South Carolina | J. L. Cain Elementary Darlington, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #202 of 248 | #78 of 688 |
| National rank | #12581 of 15,369 | #6756 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 888 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 888 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Darlington | Darlington |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J. L. Cain Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 26.5).
- •J. L. Cain Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.3).
- •Darlington Middle is the larger school with 888 students compared with 533.
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 Darlington Middle better than J. L. Cain Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), J. L. Cain Elementary ranks higher (76.9 vs 26.5 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 Darlington Middle and J. L. Cain Elementary?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Darlington in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Darlington Middle: 888. J. L. Cain Elementary: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Darlington Middle and J. L. Cain Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Darlington Middle is 202nd of 248 and J. L. Cain Elementary is 78th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).