Long Middle vs North Central Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 64 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Long Middle
Cheraw · Public middle · Grades 6–8
406 students
North Central Middle
Kershaw · Public middle · Grades 6–8
408 students
| Measure | Long Middle Cheraw, South Carolina | North Central Middle Kershaw, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #215 of 248 | #143 of 248 |
| National rank | #13252 of 15,369 | #9874 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 406 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 406 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 30% |
| city | Cheraw | Kershaw |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Central Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.8 vs 22.9).
- •North Central Middle does better on math proficiency (30% vs 18%).
- •North Central Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 24%).
- •Long Middle does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.4).
- •North Central Middle is the larger school with 408 students compared with 406.
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 Long Middle better than North Central Middle?
On the Success Index (US), North Central Middle ranks higher (39.8 vs 22.9 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 Long Middle and North Central Middle?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Cheraw and Kershaw in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Long Middle: 406. North Central Middle: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Long Middle and North Central Middle rank in South Carolina?
Long Middle is 215th of 248 and North Central Middle is 143rd of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).