Academy for Teaching and Learning vs Chester Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy for Teaching and Learning
Chester · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
329 students
Chester Middle
Chester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
479 students
| Measure | Academy for Teaching and Learning Chester, South Carolina | Chester Middle Chester, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #515 of 688 | #228 of 248 |
| National rank | #34612 of 50,301 | #13615 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 329 | 479 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 13% |
| city | Chester | Chester |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy for Teaching and Learning scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.0 vs 20.9).
- •Academy for Teaching and Learning does better on math proficiency (27% vs 13%).
- •Academy for Teaching and Learning does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 25%).
- •Academy for Teaching and Learning does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.6).
- •Chester Middle is the larger school with 479 students compared with 329.
- •Academy for Teaching and Learning is a charter school while Chester Middle is a public 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 Academy for Teaching and Learning better than Chester Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Academy for Teaching and Learning ranks higher (36.0 vs 20.9 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 Academy for Teaching and Learning and Chester Middle?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for Teaching and Learning: 329. Chester Middle: 479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for Teaching and Learning and Chester Middle rank in South Carolina?
Academy for Teaching and Learning is 515th of 688 and Chester Middle is 228th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).