Frances F. Mack Intermediate vs Sandhills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frances F. Mack Intermediate
Gaston · Public middle · Grades 5–6
515 students
Sandhills Elementary
Swansea · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
491 students
| Measure | Frances F. Mack Intermediate Gaston, South Carolina | Sandhills Elementary Swansea, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #237 of 248 | #628 of 688 |
| National rank | #14197 of 15,369 | #42904 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 3–4 |
| Students | 515 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 515 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 24% |
| city | Gaston | Swansea |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandhills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.1 vs 17.4).
- •Sandhills Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 15%).
- •Sandhills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 19%).
- •Sandhills Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.6).
- •Frances F. Mack Intermediate is the larger school with 515 students compared with 491.
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 Frances F. Mack Intermediate better than Sandhills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sandhills Elementary ranks higher (23.1 vs 17.4 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 Frances F. Mack Intermediate and Sandhills Elementary?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Gaston and Swansea in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frances F. Mack Intermediate: 515. Sandhills Elementary: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frances F. Mack Intermediate and Sandhills Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Frances F. Mack Intermediate is 237th of 248 and Sandhills Elementary is 628th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).