Laing Middle vs Wando High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.2 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
Wando High
Mount Pleasant · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,588 students
| Measure | Laing Middle Mount Pleasant, South Carolina | Wando High Mount Pleasant, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #14 of 248 | #17 of 228 |
| National rank | #1769 of 15,369 | #1084 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 986 | 2,588 |
| Enrollment | 986 | 2,588 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 87% |
| city | Mount Pleasant | Mount Pleasant |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wando High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 78.3).
- •Wando High does better on math proficiency (87% vs 69%).
- •Wando High does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 75%).
- •Laing Middle does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.8).
- •Wando High is the larger school with 2,588 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 Wando High?
On the Success Index (US), Wando High ranks higher (81.3 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 Wando High?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Mount Pleasant and Mount Pleasant in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laing Middle: 986. Wando High: 2,588. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laing Middle and Wando High rank in South Carolina?
Laing Middle is 14th of 248 and Wando High is 17th of 228 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).