Lake Forest Elementary vs Northwood Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Forest Elementary
Greenville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
829 students
Northwood Middle
Taylors · Public middle · Grades 6–8
823 students
| Measure | Lake Forest Elementary Greenville, South Carolina | Northwood Middle Taylors, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #446 of 688 | #55 of 248 |
| National rank | #29399 of 50,301 | #5466 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 829 | 823 |
| Enrollment | 829 | 823 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 57% |
| city | Greenville | Taylors |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwood Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.1 vs 43.8).
- •Northwood Middle does better on math proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •Northwood Middle does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 46%).
- •Lake Forest Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.5).
- •Lake Forest Elementary is the larger school with 829 students compared with 823.
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 Lake Forest Elementary better than Northwood Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Northwood Middle ranks higher (60.1 vs 43.8 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 Lake Forest Elementary and Northwood Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Greenville and Taylors in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Forest Elementary: 829. Northwood Middle: 823. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Forest Elementary and Northwood Middle rank in South Carolina?
Lake Forest Elementary is 446th of 688 and Northwood Middle is 55th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).