A. C. Moore Elementary vs Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A. C. Moore Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
244 students
Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy
Cayce · Public middle · Grades 6–8
442 students
| Measure | A. C. Moore Elementary Columbia, South Carolina | Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy Cayce, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #326 of 688 | #176 of 248 |
| National rank | #21629 of 50,301 | #11443 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 244 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 244 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 30% |
| city | Columbia | Cayce |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •A. C. Moore Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.0 vs 32.3).
- •A. C. Moore Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •A. C. Moore Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 31%).
- •A. C. Moore Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.6).
- •Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy is the larger school with 442 students compared with 244.
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. Moore Elementary better than Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy?
On the Success Index (US), A. C. Moore Elementary ranks higher (55.0 vs 32.3 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. Moore Elementary and Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Cayce in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A. C. Moore Elementary: 244. Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A. C. Moore Elementary and Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy rank in South Carolina?
A. C. Moore Elementary is 326th of 688 and Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy is 176th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).