A. C. Corcoran Elementary vs Northwoods Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A. C. Corcoran Elementary
North Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
743 students
Northwoods Middle
North Charleston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
708 students
| Measure | A. C. Corcoran Elementary North Charleston, South Carolina | Northwoods Middle North Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #619 of 688 | #242 of 248 |
| National rank | #42156 of 50,301 | #14749 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 743 | 708 |
| Enrollment | 743 | 708 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 11% |
| city | North Charleston | North Charleston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •A. C. Corcoran Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.2 vs 13.6).
- •A. C. Corcoran Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 11%).
- •A. C. Corcoran Elementary does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 16%).
- •Northwoods Middle does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.2).
- •A. C. Corcoran Elementary is the larger school with 743 students compared with 708.
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 A. C. Corcoran Elementary better than Northwoods Middle?
On the Success Index (US), A. C. Corcoran Elementary ranks higher (24.2 vs 13.6 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 A. C. Corcoran Elementary and Northwoods Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between North Charleston and North Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A. C. Corcoran Elementary: 743. Northwoods Middle: 708. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A. C. Corcoran Elementary and Northwoods Middle rank in South Carolina?
A. C. Corcoran Elementary is 619th of 688 and Northwoods Middle is 242nd of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).