Alcorn Middle vs Carolina School for Inquiry
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alcorn Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
381 students
Carolina School for Inquiry
Columbia · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
114 students
| Measure | Alcorn Middle Columbia, South Carolina | Carolina School for Inquiry Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #222 of 248 | #627 of 688 |
| National rank | #13478 of 15,369 | #42872 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 381 | 114 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 114 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 22% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carolina School for Inquiry scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.1 vs 21.7).
- •Carolina School for Inquiry does better on math proficiency (22% vs 16%).
- •Carolina School for Inquiry does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •Carolina School for Inquiry does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 12.7).
- •Alcorn Middle is the larger school with 381 students compared with 114.
- •Alcorn Middle is a public school while Carolina School for Inquiry 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 Alcorn Middle better than Carolina School for Inquiry?
On the Success Index (US), Carolina School for Inquiry ranks higher (23.1 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 Carolina School for Inquiry?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alcorn Middle: 381. Carolina School for Inquiry: 114. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alcorn Middle and Carolina School for Inquiry rank in South Carolina?
Alcorn Middle is 222nd of 248 and Carolina School for Inquiry is 627th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).