Merriwether Elementary vs Paul Knox Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merriwether Elementary
North Augusta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
760 students
Paul Knox Middle
North Augusta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
573 students
| Measure | Merriwether Elementary North Augusta, South Carolina | Paul Knox Middle North Augusta, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #432 of 688 | #114 of 248 |
| National rank | #28400 of 50,301 | #9014 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 760 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 760 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 42% |
| city | North Augusta | North Augusta |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merriwether Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 43.7).
- •Paul Knox Middle does better on math proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Paul Knox Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Merriwether Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 18.5).
- •Merriwether Elementary is the larger school with 760 students compared with 573.
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 Merriwether Elementary better than Paul Knox Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Merriwether Elementary ranks higher (45.3 vs 43.7 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 Merriwether Elementary and Paul Knox Middle?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between North Augusta and North Augusta in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merriwether Elementary: 760. Paul Knox Middle: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merriwether Elementary and Paul Knox Middle rank in South Carolina?
Merriwether Elementary is 432nd of 688 and Paul Knox Middle is 114th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).