Alcorn Middle vs Heyward Gibbes Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.0 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
Heyward Gibbes Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
252 students
| Measure | Alcorn Middle Columbia, South Carolina | Heyward Gibbes Middle Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #222 of 248 | #232 of 248 |
| National rank | #13478 of 15,369 | #13816 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 381 | 252 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 252 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 8% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alcorn Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.7 vs 19.8).
- •Alcorn Middle does better on math proficiency (16% vs 8%).
- •Alcorn Middle does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 19%).
- •Heyward Gibbes Middle does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.7).
- •Alcorn Middle is the larger school with 381 students compared with 252.
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 Heyward Gibbes Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Alcorn Middle ranks higher (21.7 vs 19.8 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 Heyward Gibbes Middle?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alcorn Middle: 381. Heyward Gibbes Middle: 252. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alcorn Middle and Heyward Gibbes Middle rank in South Carolina?
Alcorn Middle is 222nd of 248 and Heyward Gibbes Middle is 232nd of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).