Ford Elementary vs Sanders Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.7 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
Sanders Middle
Laurens · Public middle · Grades 6–8
250 students
| Measure | Ford Elementary Laurens, South Carolina | Sanders Middle Laurens, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #623 of 688 | #177 of 248 |
| National rank | #42493 of 50,301 | #11479 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 423 | 250 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 250 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 26% |
| city | Laurens | Laurens |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sanders Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.2 vs 23.7).
- •Sanders Middle does better on math proficiency (26% vs 19%).
- •Sanders Middle does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 17%).
- •Sanders Middle does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 10.1).
- •Ford Elementary is the larger school with 423 students compared with 250.
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 Sanders Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sanders Middle ranks higher (32.2 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 Sanders Middle?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Laurens and Laurens in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ford Elementary: 423. Sanders Middle: 250. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ford Elementary and Sanders Middle rank in South Carolina?
Ford Elementary is 623rd of 688 and Sanders Middle is 177th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).