Georgetown Middle vs McDonald Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Georgetown Middle
Georgetown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
671 students
McDonald Elementary
Georgetown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
389 students
| Measure | Georgetown Middle Georgetown, South Carolina | McDonald Elementary Georgetown, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #193 of 248 | #565 of 688 |
| National rank | #12161 of 15,369 | #38272 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 671 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 671 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 24% |
| city | Georgetown | Georgetown |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McDonald Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.4 vs 28.7).
- •Georgetown Middle does better on math proficiency (26% vs 24%).
- •McDonald Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.2).
- •Georgetown Middle is the larger school with 671 students compared with 389.
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 Georgetown Middle better than McDonald Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McDonald Elementary ranks higher (30.4 vs 28.7 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 Georgetown Middle and McDonald Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Georgetown and Georgetown in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Georgetown Middle: 671. McDonald Elementary: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Georgetown Middle and McDonald Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Georgetown Middle is 193rd of 248 and McDonald Elementary is 565th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).