Airport High vs Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Airport High
West Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,272 students
Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy
Cayce · Public middle · Grades 6–8
442 students
| Measure | Airport High West Columbia, South Carolina | Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy Cayce, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #143 of 228 | #176 of 248 |
| National rank | #6198 of 16,910 | #11443 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,272 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 1,272 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 30% |
| city | West Columbia | Cayce |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Airport High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.4 vs 32.3).
- •Airport High does better on math proficiency (44% vs 30%).
- •Airport High does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 31%).
- •Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 17.4).
- •Airport High is the larger school with 1,272 students compared with 442.
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 Airport High better than Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Airport High ranks higher (58.4 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 Airport High and Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between West Columbia and Cayce in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Airport High: 1,272. Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Airport High and Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy rank in South Carolina?
Airport High is 143rd of 228 and Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy is 176th of 248 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).