Laurel Hill Primary vs Thomas C. Cario Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 540 m 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
Thomas C. Cario Middle
Mt. Pleasant · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,105 students
| Measure | Laurel Hill Primary Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina | Thomas C. Cario Middle Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #479 of 688 | #11 of 248 |
| National rank | #32255 of 50,301 | #1605 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 691 | 1,105 |
| Enrollment | 691 | 1,105 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 75% |
| Math proficiency | – | 75% |
| city | Mt. Pleasant | Mt. Pleasant |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas C. Cario Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 39.5).
- •Laurel Hill Primary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.0).
- •Thomas C. Cario Middle is the larger school with 1,105 students compared with 691.
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 Thomas C. Cario Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas C. Cario Middle ranks higher (79.3 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 Thomas C. Cario Middle?
About 540 m in a straight line, between Mt. Pleasant and Mt. Pleasant in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel Hill Primary: 691. Thomas C. Cario Middle: 1,105. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel Hill Primary and Thomas C. Cario Middle rank in South Carolina?
Laurel Hill Primary is 479th of 688 and Thomas C. Cario Middle is 11th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).