Alcorn Middle vs Arden Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 859 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alcorn Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
381 students
Arden Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
216 students
| Measure | Alcorn Middle Columbia, South Carolina | Arden Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #222 of 248 | #613 of 688 |
| National rank | #13478 of 15,369 | #41561 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 381 | 216 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 216 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 27% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arden Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.2 vs 21.7).
- •Arden Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 16%).
- •Alcorn Middle does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •Arden Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.7).
- •Alcorn Middle is the larger school with 381 students compared with 216.
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 Alcorn Middle better than Arden Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Arden Elementary ranks higher (25.2 vs 21.7 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 Alcorn Middle and Arden Elementary?
About 859 m in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alcorn Middle: 381. Arden Elementary: 216. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alcorn Middle and Arden Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Alcorn Middle is 222nd of 248 and Arden Elementary is 613th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).