Deer Park Middle vs Goose Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.9 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
Goose Creek Elementary
Goose Creek · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
923 students
| Measure | Deer Park Middle North Charleston, South Carolina | Goose Creek Elementary Goose Creek, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #229 of 248 | #675 of 688 |
| National rank | #13617 of 15,369 | #46170 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 315 | 923 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 923 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 21% |
| city | North Charleston | Goose Creek |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deer Park Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.9 vs 17.8).
- •Goose Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 16%).
- •Goose Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 20%).
- •Deer Park Middle does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.9).
- •Goose Creek Elementary is the larger school with 923 students compared with 315.
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 Goose Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Deer Park Middle ranks higher (20.9 vs 17.8 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 Goose Creek Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between North Charleston and Goose Creek in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Park Middle: 315. Goose Creek Elementary: 923. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Park Middle and Goose Creek Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Deer Park Middle is 229th of 248 and Goose Creek Elementary is 675th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).