Midway Elementary vs Nursery Road Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Midway Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
856 students
Nursery Road Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
471 students
| Measure | Midway Elementary Lexington, South Carolina | Nursery Road Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #53 of 688 | #145 of 688 |
| National rank | #4716 of 50,301 | #11563 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 856 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 856 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 57% |
| city | Lexington | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Midway Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 69.7).
- •Midway Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 57%).
- •Midway Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 54%).
- •Nursery Road Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 13.8).
- •Midway Elementary is the larger school with 856 students compared with 471.
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 Midway Elementary better than Nursery Road Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Midway Elementary ranks higher (80.5 vs 69.7 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 Midway Elementary and Nursery Road Elementary?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Midway Elementary: 856. Nursery Road Elementary: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Midway Elementary and Nursery Road Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Midway Elementary is 53rd of 688 and Nursery Road Elementary is 145th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).