Deer Park Middle vs Fairfield Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 183 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Park Middle
North Charleston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
315 students
Fairfield Middle
Winnsboro · Public middle · Grades 7–8
311 students
| Measure | Deer Park Middle North Charleston, South Carolina | Fairfield Middle Winnsboro, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #229 of 248 | #197 of 248 |
| National rank | #13617 of 15,369 | #12446 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 315 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 17% |
| city | North Charleston | Winnsboro |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairfield Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.2 vs 20.9).
- •Fairfield Middle does better on math proficiency (17% vs 16%).
- •Fairfield Middle does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 20%).
- •Fairfield Middle does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 12.1).
- •Deer Park Middle is the larger school with 315 students compared with 311.
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 Deer Park Middle better than Fairfield Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Fairfield Middle ranks higher (27.2 vs 20.9 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 Deer Park Middle and Fairfield Middle?
About 183 km in a straight line, between North Charleston and Winnsboro in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Park Middle: 315. Fairfield Middle: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Park Middle and Fairfield Middle rank in South Carolina?
Deer Park Middle is 229th of 248 and Fairfield Middle is 197th of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).