H. E. McCracken Middle vs Michael C. Riley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
H. E. McCracken Middle
Bluffton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
846 students
Michael C. Riley Elementary
Bluffton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
704 students
| Measure | H. E. McCracken Middle Bluffton, South Carolina | Michael C. Riley Elementary Bluffton, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #72 of 248 | #320 of 688 |
| National rank | #6385 of 15,369 | #21395 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 846 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 846 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 55% |
| city | Bluffton | Bluffton |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (55.8 vs 55.4).
- •Michael C. Riley Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 45%).
- •H. E. McCracken Middle does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Michael C. Riley Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 12.4).
- •H. E. McCracken Middle is the larger school with 846 students compared with 704.
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 H. E. McCracken Middle better than Michael C. Riley 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 H. E. McCracken Middle and Michael C. Riley Elementary?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Bluffton and Bluffton in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
H. E. McCracken Middle: 846. Michael C. Riley Elementary: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do H. E. McCracken Middle and Michael C. Riley Elementary rank in South Carolina?
H. E. McCracken Middle is 72nd of 248 and Michael C. Riley Elementary is 320th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).