Foster Park Elementary vs Sims Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foster Park Elementary
Union · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
Sims Middle
Union · Public middle · Grades 6–8
606 students
| Measure | Foster Park Elementary Union, South Carolina | Sims Middle Union, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #607 of 688 | #181 of 248 |
| National rank | #41068 of 50,301 | #11631 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 430 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 26% |
| city | Union | Union |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sims Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.5 vs 26.0).
- •Foster Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 26%).
- •Foster Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 29%).
- •Sims Middle does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.3).
- •Sims Middle is the larger school with 606 students compared with 430.
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 Foster Park Elementary better than Sims Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sims Middle ranks higher (31.5 vs 26.0 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 Foster Park Elementary and Sims Middle?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Union and Union in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foster Park Elementary: 430. Sims Middle: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foster Park Elementary and Sims Middle rank in South Carolina?
Foster Park Elementary is 607th of 688 and Sims Middle is 181st of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).