Gateway Elementary vs Northwest Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gateway Elementary
Travelers Rest · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
659 students
Northwest Middle
Travelers Rest · Public middle · Grades 6–8
783 students
| Measure | Gateway Elementary Travelers Rest, South Carolina | Northwest Middle Travelers Rest, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #168 of 688 | #146 of 248 |
| National rank | #13288 of 50,301 | #10092 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 659 | 783 |
| Enrollment | 659 | 783 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 38% |
| city | Travelers Rest | Travelers Rest |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gateway Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 38.8).
- •Gateway Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 38%).
- •Gateway Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 43%).
- •Gateway Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.0).
- •Northwest Middle is the larger school with 783 students compared with 659.
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 Gateway Elementary better than Northwest Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Gateway Elementary ranks higher (67.2 vs 38.8 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 Gateway Elementary and Northwest Middle?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Travelers Rest and Travelers Rest in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gateway Elementary: 659. Northwest Middle: 783. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gateway Elementary and Northwest Middle rank in South Carolina?
Gateway Elementary is 168th of 688 and Northwest Middle is 146th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).