Ebenezer Middle vs Shaw Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 8.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ebenezer Middle
Sumter · Public middle · Grades 6–8
352 students
Shaw Heights Elementary
Shaw Air Force Base · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
404 students
| Measure | Ebenezer Middle Sumter, South Carolina | Shaw Heights Elementary Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #205 of 248 | #325 of 688 |
| National rank | #12688 of 15,369 | #21545 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 352 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 55% |
| city | Sumter | Shaw Air Force Base |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shaw Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.2 vs 25.9).
- •Shaw Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 24%).
- •Shaw Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 27%).
- •Ebenezer Middle does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.5).
- •Shaw Heights Elementary is the larger school with 404 students compared with 352.
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 Ebenezer Middle better than Shaw Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shaw Heights Elementary ranks higher (55.2 vs 25.9 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 Ebenezer Middle and Shaw Heights Elementary?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Sumter and Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ebenezer Middle: 352. Shaw Heights Elementary: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ebenezer Middle and Shaw Heights Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Ebenezer Middle is 205th of 248 and Shaw Heights Elementary is 325th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).