Longleaf Middle vs Rollings Middle School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 147 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longleaf Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
796 students
Rollings Middle School of the Arts
Summerville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
797 students
| Measure | Longleaf Middle Columbia, South Carolina | Rollings Middle School of the Arts Summerville, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #145 of 248 | #5 of 248 |
| National rank | #9995 of 15,369 | #748 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 796 | 797 |
| Enrollment | 796 | 797 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 81% |
| city | Columbia | Summerville |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rollings Middle School of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.1 vs 39.2).
- •Rollings Middle School of the Arts does better on math proficiency (81% vs 34%).
- •Rollings Middle School of the Arts does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 42%).
- •Longleaf Middle does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.3).
- •Rollings Middle School of the Arts is the larger school with 797 students compared with 796.
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 Longleaf Middle better than Rollings Middle School of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Rollings Middle School of the Arts ranks higher (85.1 vs 39.2 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 Longleaf Middle and Rollings Middle School of the Arts?
About 147 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Summerville in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longleaf Middle: 796. Rollings Middle School of the Arts: 797. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longleaf Middle and Rollings Middle School of the Arts rank in South Carolina?
Longleaf Middle is 145th of 248 and Rollings Middle School of the Arts is 5th of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).