Lakewood High vs Wilder Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.1 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
Wilder Elementary
Sumter · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
299 students
| Measure | Lakewood High Sumter, South Carolina | Wilder Elementary Sumter, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #199 of 228 | #606 of 688 |
| National rank | #12218 of 16,910 | #40967 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,013 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 1,013 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 27% |
| city | Sumter | Sumter |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakewood High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.9 vs 26.2).
- •Wilder Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •Lakewood High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 22%).
- •Wilder Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 17.5).
- •Lakewood High is the larger school with 1,013 students compared with 299.
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 Wilder Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lakewood High ranks higher (34.9 vs 26.2 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 Wilder Elementary?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Sumter and Sumter in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakewood High: 1,013. Wilder Elementary: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakewood High and Wilder Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Lakewood High is 199th of 228 and Wilder Elementary is 606th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).