Lakeside Middle vs Meadow Glen Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeside Middle
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
893 students
Meadow Glen Middle
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
778 students
| Measure | Lakeside Middle Lexington, South Carolina | Meadow Glen Middle Lexington, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #29 of 248 | #21 of 248 |
| National rank | #3411 of 15,369 | #2691 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 893 | 778 |
| Enrollment | 893 | 778 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 58% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadow Glen Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 69.7).
- •Meadow Glen Middle does better on math proficiency (58% vs 53%).
- •Meadow Glen Middle does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.1).
- •Lakeside Middle is the larger school with 893 students compared with 778.
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 Lakeside Middle better than Meadow Glen Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Meadow Glen Middle ranks higher (73.2 vs 69.7 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 Lakeside Middle and Meadow Glen Middle?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeside Middle: 893. Meadow Glen Middle: 778. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeside Middle and Meadow Glen Middle rank in South Carolina?
Lakeside Middle is 29th of 248 and Meadow Glen Middle is 21st of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).