Darlington Middle vs Pate Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.9 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
Pate Elementary
Darlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
397 students
| Measure | Darlington Middle Darlington, South Carolina | Pate Elementary Darlington, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #202 of 248 | #301 of 688 |
| National rank | #12581 of 15,369 | #20350 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 888 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 888 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Darlington | Darlington |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pate Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 26.5).
- •Pate Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.3).
- •Darlington Middle is the larger school with 888 students compared with 397.
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 Pate Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pate Elementary ranks higher (56.9 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 Pate Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Darlington in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Darlington Middle: 888. Pate Elementary: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Darlington Middle and Pate Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Darlington Middle is 202nd of 248 and Pate Elementary is 301st of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).