Lugoff-Elgin Middle vs Tanglewood Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 175 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lugoff-Elgin Middle
Lugoff · Public middle · Grades 6–8
649 students
Tanglewood Middle
Greenville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
652 students
| Measure | Lugoff-Elgin Middle Lugoff, South Carolina | Tanglewood Middle Greenville, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #86 of 248 | #226 of 248 |
| National rank | #7171 of 15,369 | #13587 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 649 | 652 |
| Enrollment | 649 | 652 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 19% |
| city | Lugoff | Greenville |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lugoff-Elgin Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.1 vs 21.2).
- •Lugoff-Elgin Middle does better on math proficiency (48% vs 19%).
- •Lugoff-Elgin Middle does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 22%).
- •Tanglewood Middle does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.1).
- •Tanglewood Middle is the larger school with 652 students compared with 649.
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 Lugoff-Elgin Middle better than Tanglewood Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lugoff-Elgin Middle ranks higher (52.1 vs 21.2 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 Lugoff-Elgin Middle and Tanglewood Middle?
About 175 km in a straight line, between Lugoff and Greenville in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lugoff-Elgin Middle: 649. Tanglewood Middle: 652. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lugoff-Elgin Middle and Tanglewood Middle rank in South Carolina?
Lugoff-Elgin Middle is 86th of 248 and Tanglewood Middle is 226th of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).