Discovery Charter of Lancaster vs South Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Charter of Lancaster
Lancaster · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
146 students
South Middle
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
439 students
| Measure | Discovery Charter of Lancaster Lancaster, South Carolina | South Middle Lancaster, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #364 of 688 | #187 of 248 |
| National rank | #24796 of 50,301 | #11887 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 146 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 146 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 19% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Charter of Lancaster scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.5 vs 30.2).
- •Discovery Charter of Lancaster does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 19%).
- •Discovery Charter of Lancaster does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 34%).
- •South Middle does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 16.2).
- •South Middle is the larger school with 439 students compared with 146.
- •Discovery Charter of Lancaster is a charter school while South Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Discovery Charter of Lancaster better than South Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Charter of Lancaster ranks higher (50.5 vs 30.2 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 Discovery Charter of Lancaster and South Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Charter of Lancaster: 146. South Middle: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Charter of Lancaster and South Middle rank in South Carolina?
Discovery Charter of Lancaster is 364th of 688 and South Middle is 187th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).