Dewey-Carter Elementary vs Southside Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dewey-Carter Elementary
Effingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
606 students
Southside Middle
Florence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,138 students
| Measure | Dewey-Carter Elementary Effingham, South Carolina | Southside Middle Florence, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #530 of 688 | #182 of 248 |
| National rank | #35566 of 50,301 | #11655 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 606 | 1,138 |
| Enrollment | 606 | 1,138 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 23% |
| city | Effingham | Florence |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dewey-Carter Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.5 vs 31.4).
- •Dewey-Carter Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 23%).
- •Southside Middle does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 31%).
- •Dewey-Carter Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.2).
- •Southside Middle is the larger school with 1,138 students compared with 606.
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 Dewey-Carter Elementary better than Southside Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Dewey-Carter Elementary ranks higher (34.5 vs 31.4 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 Dewey-Carter Elementary and Southside Middle?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Effingham and Florence in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dewey-Carter Elementary: 606. Southside Middle: 1,138. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dewey-Carter Elementary and Southside Middle rank in South Carolina?
Dewey-Carter Elementary is 530th of 688 and Southside Middle is 182nd of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).