A. R. Rucker Middle vs Discovery Charter of Lancaster
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A. R. Rucker Middle
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
477 students
Discovery Charter of Lancaster
Lancaster · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
146 students
| Measure | A. R. Rucker Middle Lancaster, South Carolina | Discovery Charter of Lancaster Lancaster, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #200 of 248 | #364 of 688 |
| National rank | #12541 of 15,369 | #24796 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 477 | 146 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 146 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 44.5% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Charter of Lancaster scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.5 vs 26.7).
- •Discovery Charter of Lancaster does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 23%).
- •Discovery Charter of Lancaster does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 29%).
- •A. R. Rucker Middle does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.2).
- •A. R. Rucker Middle is the larger school with 477 students compared with 146.
- •A. R. Rucker Middle is a public school while Discovery Charter of Lancaster is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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. R. Rucker Middle better than Discovery Charter of Lancaster?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Charter of Lancaster ranks higher (50.5 vs 26.7 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 A. R. Rucker Middle and Discovery Charter of Lancaster?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A. R. Rucker Middle: 477. Discovery Charter of Lancaster: 146. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A. R. Rucker Middle and Discovery Charter of Lancaster rank in South Carolina?
A. R. Rucker Middle is 200th of 248 and Discovery Charter of Lancaster is 364th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).