Jackson STEM Middle vs Silver Bluff High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jackson STEM Middle
Jackson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
302 students
Silver Bluff High
Aiken · Public high · Grades 9–12
756 students
| Measure | Jackson STEM Middle Jackson, South Carolina | Silver Bluff High Aiken, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #156 of 248 | #108 of 228 |
| National rank | #10687 of 15,369 | #4371 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 302 | 756 |
| Enrollment | 302 | 756 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 57% |
| city | Jackson | Aiken |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silver Bluff High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 35.8).
- •Silver Bluff High does better on math proficiency (57% vs 33%).
- •Silver Bluff High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 40%).
- •Jackson STEM Middle does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.8).
- •Silver Bluff High is the larger school with 756 students compared with 302.
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 Jackson STEM Middle better than Silver Bluff High?
On the Success Index (US), Silver Bluff High ranks higher (65.7 vs 35.8 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 Jackson STEM Middle and Silver Bluff High?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Aiken in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson STEM Middle: 302. Silver Bluff High: 756. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson STEM Middle and Silver Bluff High rank in South Carolina?
Jackson STEM Middle is 156th of 248 and Silver Bluff High is 108th of 228 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).