Oakland Elementary vs Rainbow Lake Middle
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.
Oakland Elementary
Inman · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
722 students
Rainbow Lake Middle
Chesnee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
973 students
| Measure | Oakland Elementary Inman, South Carolina | Rainbow Lake Middle Chesnee, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #195 of 688 | #87 of 248 |
| National rank | #14807 of 50,301 | #7200 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 722 | 973 |
| Enrollment | 722 | 973 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 43% |
| city | Inman | Chesnee |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 52.0).
- •Oakland Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 43%).
- •Oakland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 50%).
- •Rainbow Lake Middle does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.7).
- •Rainbow Lake Middle is the larger school with 973 students compared with 722.
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 Oakland Elementary better than Rainbow Lake Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Oakland Elementary ranks higher (65.0 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 Oakland Elementary and Rainbow Lake Middle?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Inman and Chesnee in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oakland Elementary: 722. Rainbow Lake Middle: 973. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oakland Elementary and Rainbow Lake Middle rank in South Carolina?
Oakland Elementary is 195th of 688 and Rainbow Lake Middle is 87th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).