New Prospect Elementary vs Rainbow Lake Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Prospect Elementary
Inman · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
431 students
Rainbow Lake Middle
Chesnee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
973 students
| Measure | New Prospect Elementary Inman, South Carolina | Rainbow Lake Middle Chesnee, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #270 of 688 | #87 of 248 |
| National rank | #19001 of 50,301 | #7200 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 431 | 973 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 973 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 43% |
| city | Inman | Chesnee |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Prospect Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.8 vs 52.0).
- •New Prospect Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 43%).
- •New Prospect Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.7).
- •Rainbow Lake Middle is the larger school with 973 students compared with 431.
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 Prospect Elementary better than Rainbow Lake Middle?
On the Success Index (US), New Prospect Elementary ranks higher (58.8 vs 52.0 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 Prospect Elementary and Rainbow Lake Middle?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Inman and Chesnee in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Prospect Elementary: 431. Rainbow Lake Middle: 973. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Prospect Elementary and Rainbow Lake Middle rank in South Carolina?
New Prospect Elementary is 270th of 688 and Rainbow Lake Middle is 87th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).