Dent Middle vs W. G. Sanders Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dent Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,059 students
W. G. Sanders Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
503 students
| Measure | Dent Middle Columbia, South Carolina | W. G. Sanders Middle Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #121 of 248 | #141 of 248 |
| National rank | #9202 of 15,369 | #9829 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,059 | 503 |
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 503 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 27% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dent Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.8 vs 40.0).
- •Dent Middle does better on math proficiency (34% vs 27%).
- •Dent Middle does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •W. G. Sanders Middle does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 12.8).
- •Dent Middle is the larger school with 1,059 students compared with 503.
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 Dent Middle better than W. G. Sanders Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Dent Middle ranks higher (42.8 vs 40.0 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 Dent Middle and W. G. Sanders Middle?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dent Middle: 1,059. W. G. Sanders Middle: 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dent Middle and W. G. Sanders Middle rank in South Carolina?
Dent Middle is 121st of 248 and W. G. Sanders Middle is 141st of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).