Lugoff-Elgin Middle vs Wateree Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.4 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
Wateree Elementary
Lugoff · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
688 students
| Measure | Lugoff-Elgin Middle Lugoff, South Carolina | Wateree Elementary Lugoff, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #86 of 248 | #390 of 688 |
| National rank | #7171 of 15,369 | #26398 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 649 | 688 |
| Enrollment | 649 | 688 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 48% |
| city | Lugoff | Lugoff |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lugoff-Elgin Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.1 vs 48.2).
- •Wateree Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Lugoff-Elgin Middle does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.3).
- •Wateree Elementary is the larger school with 688 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 Wateree Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lugoff-Elgin Middle ranks higher (52.1 vs 48.2 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 Wateree Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Lugoff and Lugoff in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lugoff-Elgin Middle: 649. Wateree Elementary: 688. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lugoff-Elgin Middle and Wateree Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Lugoff-Elgin Middle is 86th of 248 and Wateree Elementary is 390th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).