Arcadia Elementary vs Fairforest Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arcadia Elementary
Spartanburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
Fairforest Middle
Spartanburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,007 students
| Measure | Arcadia Elementary Spartanburg, South Carolina | Fairforest Middle Spartanburg, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #576 of 688 | #219 of 248 |
| National rank | #39377 of 50,301 | #13341 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 400 | 1,007 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 1,007 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 20% |
| city | Spartanburg | Spartanburg |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arcadia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.7 vs 22.4).
- •Arcadia Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 20%).
- •Fairforest Middle does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 24%).
- •Arcadia Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.4).
- •Fairforest Middle is the larger school with 1,007 students compared with 400.
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 Arcadia Elementary better than Fairforest Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Arcadia Elementary ranks higher (28.7 vs 22.4 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 Arcadia Elementary and Fairforest Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Spartanburg and Spartanburg in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arcadia Elementary: 400. Fairforest Middle: 1,007. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arcadia Elementary and Fairforest Middle rank in South Carolina?
Arcadia Elementary is 576th of 688 and Fairforest Middle is 219th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).