Ford Elementary vs Laurens Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ford Elementary
Laurens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
423 students
Laurens Middle
Laurens · Public middle · Grades 6–8
373 students
| Measure | Ford Elementary Laurens, South Carolina | Laurens Middle Laurens, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #623 of 688 | #169 of 248 |
| National rank | #42493 of 50,301 | #11027 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 423 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 26% |
| city | Laurens | Laurens |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurens Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.2 vs 23.7).
- •Laurens Middle does better on math proficiency (26% vs 19%).
- •Laurens Middle does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 17%).
- •Ford Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.3).
- •Ford Elementary is the larger school with 423 students compared with 373.
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 Ford Elementary better than Laurens Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Laurens Middle ranks higher (34.2 vs 23.7 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 Ford Elementary and Laurens Middle?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Laurens and Laurens in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ford Elementary: 423. Laurens Middle: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ford Elementary and Laurens Middle rank in South Carolina?
Ford Elementary is 623rd of 688 and Laurens Middle is 169th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).