Darlington Middle vs Lakeside Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 124 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
Lakeside Middle
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
893 students
| Measure | Darlington Middle Darlington, South Carolina | Lakeside Middle Lexington, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #202 of 248 | #29 of 248 |
| National rank | #12581 of 15,369 | #3411 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 888 | 893 |
| Enrollment | 888 | 893 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 53% |
| city | Darlington | Lexington |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeside Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 26.5).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on math proficiency (53% vs 27%).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 33%).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.3).
- •Lakeside Middle is the larger school with 893 students compared with 888.
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 Lakeside Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeside Middle ranks higher (69.7 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 Lakeside Middle?
About 124 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Lexington in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Darlington Middle: 888. Lakeside Middle: 893. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Darlington Middle and Lakeside Middle rank in South Carolina?
Darlington Middle is 202nd of 248 and Lakeside Middle is 29th of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).