Laing Middle vs Laurel Hill Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laing Middle
Mount Pleasant · Public middle · Grades 6–8
986 students
Laurel Hill Primary
Mt. Pleasant · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
691 students
| Measure | Laing Middle Mount Pleasant, South Carolina | Laurel Hill Primary Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #14 of 248 | #479 of 688 |
| National rank | #1769 of 15,369 | #32255 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 986 | 691 |
| Enrollment | 986 | 691 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | – |
| Math proficiency | 69% | – |
| city | Mount Pleasant | Mt. Pleasant |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laing Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 39.5).
- •Laurel Hill Primary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.4).
- •Laing Middle is the larger school with 986 students compared with 691.
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 Laing Middle better than Laurel Hill Primary?
On the Success Index (US), Laing Middle ranks higher (78.3 vs 39.5 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 Laing Middle and Laurel Hill Primary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Mount Pleasant and Mt. Pleasant in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laing Middle: 986. Laurel Hill Primary: 691. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laing Middle and Laurel Hill Primary rank in South Carolina?
Laing Middle is 14th of 248 and Laurel Hill Primary is 479th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).