Anderson Five Charter School vs Southwood Academy for the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anderson Five Charter School
Anderson · Charter high · Grades 9–12
61 students
Southwood Academy for the Arts
Anderson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
409 students
| Measure | Anderson Five Charter School Anderson, South Carolina | Southwood Academy for the Arts Anderson, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #26 of 228 | #2 of 248 |
| National rank | #1356 of 16,910 | #408 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 61 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 61 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 3.2 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 73% |
| city | Anderson | Anderson |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwood Academy for the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.5 vs 79.4).
- •Anderson Five Charter School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 73%).
- •Southwood Academy for the Arts does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 75%).
- •Anderson Five Charter School does better on students per teacher (3.2 vs 12.0).
- •Southwood Academy for the Arts is the larger school with 409 students compared with 61.
- •Anderson Five Charter School is a charter school while Southwood Academy for the Arts 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 Anderson Five Charter School better than Southwood Academy for the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Southwood Academy for the Arts ranks higher (88.5 vs 79.4 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 Anderson Five Charter School and Southwood Academy for the Arts?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Anderson and Anderson in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anderson Five Charter School: 61. Southwood Academy for the Arts: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anderson Five Charter School and Southwood Academy for the Arts rank in South Carolina?
Anderson Five Charter School is 26th of 228 and Southwood Academy for the Arts is 2nd of 248 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).