New Ellenton STEAM Magnet Middle vs Ronald E. McNair Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 185 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Ellenton STEAM Magnet Middle
New Ellenton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
274 students
Ronald E. McNair Junior High
Lake City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
275 students
| Measure | New Ellenton STEAM Magnet Middle New Ellenton, South Carolina | Ronald E. McNair Junior High Lake City, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #140 of 248 | #247 of 248 |
| National rank | #9688 of 15,369 | #15105 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 274 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 8% |
| city | New Ellenton | Lake City |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Ellenton STEAM Magnet Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.6 vs 9.9).
- •New Ellenton STEAM Magnet Middle does better on math proficiency (32% vs 8%).
- •New Ellenton STEAM Magnet Middle does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 16%).
- •New Ellenton STEAM Magnet Middle does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.2).
- •Ronald E. McNair Junior High is the larger school with 275 students compared with 274.
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 New Ellenton STEAM Magnet Middle better than Ronald E. McNair Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), New Ellenton STEAM Magnet Middle ranks higher (40.6 vs 9.9 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 New Ellenton STEAM Magnet Middle and Ronald E. McNair Junior High?
About 185 km in a straight line, between New Ellenton and Lake City in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Ellenton STEAM Magnet Middle: 274. Ronald E. McNair Junior High: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Ellenton STEAM Magnet Middle and Ronald E. McNair Junior High rank in South Carolina?
New Ellenton STEAM Magnet Middle is 140th of 248 and Ronald E. McNair Junior High is 247th of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).