Dutch Fork Middle vs River Springs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dutch Fork Middle
Irmo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
876 students
River Springs Elementary
Irmo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students
| Measure | Dutch Fork Middle Irmo, South Carolina | River Springs Elementary Irmo, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #37 of 248 | #68 of 688 |
| National rank | #4018 of 15,369 | #6108 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 876 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 876 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 64% |
| city | Irmo | Irmo |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Springs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 66.9).
- •River Springs Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 51%).
- •River Springs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •River Springs Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.9).
- •Dutch Fork Middle is the larger school with 876 students compared with 416.
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 Middle better than River Springs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), River Springs Elementary ranks higher (78.1 vs 66.9 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 Middle and River Springs Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Irmo and Irmo in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dutch Fork Middle: 876. River Springs Elementary: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dutch Fork Middle and River Springs Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Dutch Fork Middle is 37th of 248 and River Springs Elementary is 68th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).