Lakeside Middle vs New Providence Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.9 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
New Providence Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
810 students
| Measure | Lakeside Middle Lexington, South Carolina | New Providence Elementary Lexington, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #29 of 248 | #29 of 688 |
| National rank | #3411 of 15,369 | #3290 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 893 | 810 |
| Enrollment | 893 | 810 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 79% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Providence Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 69.7).
- •New Providence Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 53%).
- •New Providence Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 61%).
- •Lakeside Middle does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.7).
- •Lakeside Middle is the larger school with 893 students compared with 810.
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 New Providence Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), New Providence Elementary ranks higher (83.2 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 New Providence Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeside Middle: 893. New Providence Elementary: 810. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeside Middle and New Providence Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Lakeside Middle is 29th of 248 and New Providence Elementary is 29th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).