New Ellenton STEAM Magnet Middle vs Silver Bluff High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 6.9 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
Silver Bluff High
Aiken · Public high · Grades 9–12
756 students
| Measure | New Ellenton STEAM Magnet Middle New Ellenton, South Carolina | Silver Bluff High Aiken, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #140 of 248 | #108 of 228 |
| National rank | #9688 of 15,369 | #4371 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 274 | 756 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 756 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 57% |
| city | New Ellenton | Aiken |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silver Bluff High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 40.6).
- •Silver Bluff High does better on math proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Silver Bluff High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •New Ellenton STEAM Magnet Middle does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.8).
- •Silver Bluff High is the larger school with 756 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 Silver Bluff High?
On the Success Index (US), Silver Bluff High ranks higher (65.7 vs 40.6 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 Silver Bluff High?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between New Ellenton and Aiken in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Ellenton STEAM Magnet Middle: 274. Silver Bluff High: 756. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Ellenton STEAM Magnet Middle and Silver Bluff High rank in South Carolina?
New Ellenton STEAM Magnet Middle is 140th of 248 and Silver Bluff High is 108th of 228 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).