Kelly Mill Middle vs Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 761 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kelly Mill Middle
Blythewood · Public middle · Grades 2–8
979 students
Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus
Blythewood · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
523 students
| Measure | Kelly Mill Middle Blythewood, South Carolina | Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus Blythewood, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #108 of 248 | #72 of 688 |
| National rank | #8629 of 15,369 | #6374 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 979 | 523 |
| Enrollment | 979 | 523 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 72% |
| city | Blythewood | Blythewood |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 45.4).
- •Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus does better on math proficiency (72% vs 39%).
- •Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 43%).
- •Kelly Mill Middle does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.5).
- •Kelly Mill Middle is the larger school with 979 students compared with 523.
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 Kelly Mill Middle better than Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus ranks higher (77.6 vs 45.4 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 Kelly Mill Middle and Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus?
About 761 m in a straight line, between Blythewood and Blythewood in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kelly Mill Middle: 979. Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus: 523. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kelly Mill Middle and Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus rank in South Carolina?
Kelly Mill Middle is 108th of 248 and Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus is 72nd of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).