Laing Middle vs Thomas C. Cario Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.2 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
Thomas C. Cario Middle
Mt. Pleasant · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,105 students
| Measure | Laing Middle Mount Pleasant, South Carolina | Thomas C. Cario Middle Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #14 of 248 | #11 of 248 |
| National rank | #1769 of 15,369 | #1605 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 986 | 1,105 |
| Enrollment | 986 | 1,105 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 75% |
| city | Mount Pleasant | Mt. Pleasant |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas C. Cario Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 78.3).
- •Thomas C. Cario Middle does better on math proficiency (75% vs 69%).
- •Laing Middle does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.0).
- •Thomas C. Cario Middle is the larger school with 1,105 students compared with 986.
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 Thomas C. Cario Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas C. Cario Middle ranks higher (79.3 vs 78.3 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 Thomas C. Cario Middle?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Mount Pleasant and Mt. Pleasant in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laing Middle: 986. Thomas C. Cario Middle: 1,105. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laing Middle and Thomas C. Cario Middle rank in South Carolina?
Laing Middle is 14th of 248 and Thomas C. Cario Middle is 11th of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).