McLaurin Elementary vs Williams Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McLaurin Elementary
Florence · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
552 students
Williams Middle
Florence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
792 students
| Measure | McLaurin Elementary Florence, South Carolina | Williams Middle Florence, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #243 of 688 | #134 of 248 |
| National rank | #17363 of 50,301 | #9592 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 552 | 792 |
| Enrollment | 552 | 792 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 28% |
| city | Florence | Florence |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McLaurin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 41.1).
- •McLaurin Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 28%).
- •McLaurin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 42%).
- •Williams Middle does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.8).
- •Williams Middle is the larger school with 792 students compared with 552.
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 McLaurin Elementary better than Williams Middle?
On the Success Index (US), McLaurin Elementary ranks higher (61.2 vs 41.1 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 McLaurin Elementary and Williams Middle?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Florence and Florence in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McLaurin Elementary: 552. Williams Middle: 792. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McLaurin Elementary and Williams Middle rank in South Carolina?
McLaurin Elementary is 243rd of 688 and Williams Middle is 134th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).