Laurel Hill Primary vs Philip Simmons Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurel Hill Primary
Mt. Pleasant · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
691 students
Philip Simmons Middle
Wando · Public middle · Grades 5–8
473 students
| Measure | Laurel Hill Primary Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina | Philip Simmons Middle Wando, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #479 of 688 | #125 of 248 |
| National rank | #32255 of 50,301 | #9280 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 691 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 691 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 50% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Mt. Pleasant | Wando |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Philip Simmons Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.5 vs 39.5).
- •Philip Simmons Middle does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 15.7).
- •Laurel Hill Primary is the larger school with 691 students compared with 473.
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 Laurel Hill Primary better than Philip Simmons Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Philip Simmons Middle ranks higher (42.5 vs 39.5 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 Laurel Hill Primary and Philip Simmons Middle?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Mt. Pleasant and Wando in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel Hill Primary: 691. Philip Simmons Middle: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel Hill Primary and Philip Simmons Middle rank in South Carolina?
Laurel Hill Primary is 479th of 688 and Philip Simmons Middle is 125th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).