Lake Murray Elementary vs Pleasant Hill Middle
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.
Lake Murray Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
813 students
Pleasant Hill Middle
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
750 students
| Measure | Lake Murray Elementary Lexington, South Carolina | Pleasant Hill Middle Lexington, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #17 of 688 | #32 of 248 |
| National rank | #2097 of 50,301 | #3643 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 813 | 750 |
| Enrollment | 813 | 750 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 55% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Murray Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.8 vs 68.6).
- •Lake Murray Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 55%).
- •Lake Murray Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 60%).
- •Lake Murray Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 13.9).
- •Lake Murray Elementary is the larger school with 813 students compared with 750.
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 Murray Elementary better than Pleasant Hill Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Murray Elementary ranks higher (85.8 vs 68.6 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 Murray Elementary and Pleasant Hill Middle?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Murray Elementary: 813. Pleasant Hill Middle: 750. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Murray Elementary and Pleasant Hill Middle rank in South Carolina?
Lake Murray Elementary is 17th of 688 and Pleasant Hill Middle is 32nd of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).