Hopkins Middle vs Lower Richland High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hopkins Middle
Hopkins · Public middle · Grades 6–8
458 students
Lower Richland High
Hopkins · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,218 students
| Measure | Hopkins Middle Hopkins, South Carolina | Lower Richland High Hopkins, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #231 of 248 | #180 of 228 |
| National rank | #13738 of 15,369 | #9985 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 458 | 1,218 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 1,218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 28% |
| city | Hopkins | Hopkins |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lower Richland High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.9 vs 20.2).
- •Lower Richland High does better on math proficiency (28% vs 10%).
- •Lower Richland High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 19%).
- •Hopkins Middle does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.5).
- •Lower Richland High is the larger school with 1,218 students compared with 458.
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 Hopkins Middle better than Lower Richland High?
On the Success Index (US), Lower Richland High ranks higher (43.9 vs 20.2 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 Hopkins Middle and Lower Richland High?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Hopkins and Hopkins in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hopkins Middle: 458. Lower Richland High: 1,218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hopkins Middle and Lower Richland High rank in South Carolina?
Hopkins Middle is 231st of 248 and Lower Richland High is 180th of 228 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).