Kenneth Gardner Leadership Academy vs Kingstree Middle Magnet
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kenneth Gardner Leadership Academy
Kingstree · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
362 students
Kingstree Middle Magnet
Kingstree · Public middle · Grades 6–8
341 students
| Measure | Kenneth Gardner Leadership Academy Kingstree, South Carolina | Kingstree Middle Magnet Kingstree, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #659 of 688 | #198 of 248 |
| National rank | #45039 of 50,301 | #12450 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 362 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 25% |
| city | Kingstree | Kingstree |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kingstree Middle Magnet scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.2 vs 19.7).
- •Kingstree Middle Magnet does better on math proficiency (25% vs 19%).
- •Kenneth Gardner Leadership Academy does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •Kingstree Middle Magnet does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.9).
- •Kenneth Gardner Leadership Academy is the larger school with 362 students compared with 341.
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 Kenneth Gardner Leadership Academy better than Kingstree Middle Magnet?
On the Success Index (US), Kingstree Middle Magnet ranks higher (27.2 vs 19.7 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 Kenneth Gardner Leadership Academy and Kingstree Middle Magnet?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Kingstree and Kingstree in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kenneth Gardner Leadership Academy: 362. Kingstree Middle Magnet: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kenneth Gardner Leadership Academy and Kingstree Middle Magnet rank in South Carolina?
Kenneth Gardner Leadership Academy is 659th of 688 and Kingstree Middle Magnet is 198th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).