Merriwether Middle vs Mossy Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merriwether Middle
North Augusta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
365 students
Mossy Creek Elementary
North Augusta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
700 students
| Measure | Merriwether Middle North Augusta, South Carolina | Mossy Creek Elementary North Augusta, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #103 of 248 | #421 of 688 |
| National rank | #8215 of 15,369 | #27564 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 365 | 700 |
| Enrollment | 365 | 700 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 48% |
| city | North Augusta | North Augusta |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (47.4 vs 46.5).
- •Mossy Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Merriwether Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 43%).
- •Merriwether Middle does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 14.9).
- •Mossy Creek Elementary is the larger school with 700 students compared with 365.
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 Middle better than Mossy Creek Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Merriwether Middle and Mossy Creek Elementary?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between North Augusta and North Augusta in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merriwether Middle: 365. Mossy Creek Elementary: 700. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merriwether Middle and Mossy Creek Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Merriwether Middle is 103rd of 248 and Mossy Creek Elementary is 421st of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).