Lower Richland High vs Southeast Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lower Richland High
Hopkins · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,218 students
Southeast Middle
Hopkins · Public middle · Grades 6–8
462 students
| Measure | Lower Richland High Hopkins, South Carolina | Southeast Middle Hopkins, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #180 of 228 | #220 of 248 |
| National rank | #9985 of 16,910 | #13384 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,218 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 1,218 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 8% |
| city | Hopkins | Hopkins |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lower Richland High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.9 vs 22.2).
- •Lower Richland High does better on math proficiency (28% vs 8%).
- •Lower Richland High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 26%).
- •Southeast Middle does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.5).
- •Lower Richland High is the larger school with 1,218 students compared with 462.
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 Lower Richland High better than Southeast Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lower Richland High ranks higher (43.9 vs 22.2 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 Lower Richland High and Southeast Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Hopkins and Hopkins in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lower Richland High: 1,218. Southeast Middle: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lower Richland High and Southeast Middle rank in South Carolina?
Lower Richland High is 180th of 228 and Southeast Middle is 220th of 248 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).