Lancaster High vs South Middle
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.
Lancaster High
Lancaster · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,390 students
South Middle
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
439 students
| Measure | Lancaster High Lancaster, South Carolina | South Middle Lancaster, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #175 of 228 | #187 of 248 |
| National rank | #9234 of 16,910 | #11887 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,390 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 1,390 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 19% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lancaster High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 30.2).
- •Lancaster High does better on math proficiency (34% vs 19%).
- •Lancaster High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 34%).
- •South Middle does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 16.0).
- •Lancaster High is the larger school with 1,390 students compared with 439.
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 Lancaster High better than South Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lancaster High ranks higher (46.8 vs 30.2 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 Lancaster High and South Middle?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lancaster High: 1,390. South Middle: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lancaster High and South Middle rank in South Carolina?
Lancaster High is 175th of 228 and South Middle is 187th of 248 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).