Dutch Fork Elementary vs Dutch Fork Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dutch Fork Elementary
Irmo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
442 students
Dutch Fork Middle
Irmo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
876 students
| Measure | Dutch Fork Elementary Irmo, South Carolina | Dutch Fork Middle Irmo, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #436 of 688 | #37 of 248 |
| National rank | #28603 of 50,301 | #4018 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 442 | 876 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 876 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 51% |
| city | Irmo | Irmo |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dutch Fork Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 45.0).
- •Dutch Fork Middle does better on math proficiency (51% vs 31%).
- •Dutch Fork Middle does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 45%).
- •Dutch Fork Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 12.9).
- •Dutch Fork Middle is the larger school with 876 students compared with 442.
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 Dutch Fork Elementary better than Dutch Fork Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Dutch Fork Middle ranks higher (66.9 vs 45.0 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 Dutch Fork Elementary and Dutch Fork Middle?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Irmo and Irmo in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dutch Fork Elementary: 442. Dutch Fork Middle: 876. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dutch Fork Elementary and Dutch Fork Middle rank in South Carolina?
Dutch Fork Elementary is 436th of 688 and Dutch Fork Middle is 37th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).