Lakewood High vs Powdersville High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Carolina, United States, 222 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakewood High
Sumter · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,013 students
Powdersville High
Greenville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,024 students
| Measure | Lakewood High Sumter, South Carolina | Powdersville High Greenville, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #199 of 228 | #80 of 228 |
| National rank | #12218 of 16,910 | #3137 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,013 | 1,024 |
| Enrollment | 1,013 | 1,024 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 62% |
| city | Sumter | Greenville |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Powdersville High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 34.9).
- •Powdersville High does better on math proficiency (62% vs 26%).
- •Powdersville High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 51%).
- •Lakewood High does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.6).
- •Powdersville High is the larger school with 1,024 students compared with 1,013.
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 Lakewood High better than Powdersville High?
On the Success Index (US), Powdersville High ranks higher (70.7 vs 34.9 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 Lakewood High and Powdersville High?
About 222 km in a straight line, between Sumter and Greenville in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakewood High: 1,013. Powdersville High: 1,024. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakewood High and Powdersville High rank in South Carolina?
Lakewood High is 199th of 228 and Powdersville High is 80th of 228 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).