A. C. Moore Elementary vs Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 159 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
Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center
North Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
244 students
| Measure | A. C. Moore Elementary Columbia, South Carolina | Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center North Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #326 of 688 | #654 of 688 |
| National rank | #21629 of 50,301 | #44605 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 244 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 244 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 12% |
| city | Columbia | North Charleston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •A. C. Moore Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.0 vs 20.4).
- •A. C. Moore Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 12%).
- •A. C. Moore Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 10.6).
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 Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center?
On the Success Index (US), A. C. Moore Elementary ranks higher (55.0 vs 20.4 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 Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center?
About 159 km in a straight line, between Columbia and North Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A. C. Moore Elementary: 244. Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A. C. Moore Elementary and Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center rank in South Carolina?
A. C. Moore Elementary is 326th of 688 and Mary Ford Early Childhood Learning and Family Center is 654th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).