Sandhills Elementary vs Sandhills Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sandhills Elementary
Swansea · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
491 students
Sandhills Middle
Gaston · Public middle · Grades 7–8
495 students
| Measure | Sandhills Elementary Swansea, South Carolina | Sandhills Middle Gaston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #628 of 688 | #241 of 248 |
| National rank | #42904 of 50,301 | #14479 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 491 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 9% |
| city | Swansea | Gaston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandhills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.1 vs 15.7).
- •Sandhills Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 9%).
- •Sandhills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 18%).
- •Sandhills Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.4).
- •Sandhills Middle is the larger school with 495 students compared with 491.
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 Sandhills Elementary better than Sandhills Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sandhills Elementary ranks higher (23.1 vs 15.7 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 Sandhills Elementary and Sandhills Middle?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Swansea and Gaston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sandhills Elementary: 491. Sandhills Middle: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sandhills Elementary and Sandhills Middle rank in South Carolina?
Sandhills Elementary is 628th of 688 and Sandhills Middle is 241st of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).