Theodore Lester Elementary vs Williams Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Theodore Lester Elementary
Florence · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
362 students
Williams Middle
Florence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
792 students
| Measure | Theodore Lester Elementary Florence, South Carolina | Williams Middle Florence, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #591 of 688 | #134 of 248 |
| National rank | #40120 of 50,301 | #9592 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 362 | 792 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 792 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 28% |
| city | Florence | Florence |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Williams Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.1 vs 27.5).
- •Williams Middle does better on math proficiency (28% vs 22%).
- •Williams Middle does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •Williams Middle does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.1).
- •Williams Middle is the larger school with 792 students compared with 362.
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 Theodore Lester Elementary better than Williams Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Williams Middle ranks higher (41.1 vs 27.5 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 Theodore Lester Elementary and Williams Middle?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Florence and Florence in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Theodore Lester Elementary: 362. Williams Middle: 792. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Theodore Lester Elementary and Williams Middle rank in South Carolina?
Theodore Lester Elementary is 591st of 688 and Williams Middle is 134th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).