Gold Hill Elementary vs Lake Murray Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 120 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gold Hill Elementary
Tega Cay · Public elementary · Grades K–5
815 students
Lake Murray Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
813 students
| Measure | Gold Hill Elementary Tega Cay, South Carolina | Lake Murray Elementary Lexington, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #13 of 688 | #17 of 688 |
| National rank | #1751 of 50,301 | #2097 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 815 | 813 |
| Enrollment | 815 | 813 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 80% |
| city | Tega Cay | Lexington |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (86.7 vs 85.8).
- •Gold Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 80%).
- •Lake Murray Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 71%).
- •Gold Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.6).
- •Gold Hill Elementary is the larger school with 815 students compared with 813.
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 Gold Hill Elementary better than Lake Murray Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gold Hill Elementary and Lake Murray Elementary?
About 120 km in a straight line, between Tega Cay and Lexington in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gold Hill Elementary: 815. Lake Murray Elementary: 813. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gold Hill Elementary and Lake Murray Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Gold Hill Elementary is 13th of 688 and Lake Murray Elementary is 17th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).