Mid-Carolina Middle vs Prosperity-Rikard Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mid-Carolina Middle
Prosperity · Public middle · Grades 6–8
553 students
Prosperity-Rikard Elementary
Prosperity · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
386 students
| Measure | Mid-Carolina Middle Prosperity, South Carolina | Prosperity-Rikard Elementary Prosperity, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #38 of 248 | #267 of 688 |
| National rank | #4085 of 15,369 | #18798 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 553 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 553 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 62% |
| city | Prosperity | Prosperity |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mid-Carolina Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.6 vs 59.1).
- •Prosperity-Rikard Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Mid-Carolina Middle does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Mid-Carolina Middle does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.3).
- •Mid-Carolina Middle is the larger school with 553 students compared with 386.
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 Mid-Carolina Middle better than Prosperity-Rikard Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mid-Carolina Middle ranks higher (66.6 vs 59.1 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 Mid-Carolina Middle and Prosperity-Rikard Elementary?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Prosperity and Prosperity in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mid-Carolina Middle: 553. Prosperity-Rikard Elementary: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mid-Carolina Middle and Prosperity-Rikard Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Mid-Carolina Middle is 38th of 248 and Prosperity-Rikard Elementary is 267th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).