Arden Elementary vs Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arden Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
216 students
Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy
Columbia · Charter middle · Grades 2–8
216 students
| Measure | Arden Elementary Columbia, South Carolina | Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #613 of 688 | #8 of 248 |
| National rank | #41561 of 50,301 | #1115 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 2–8 |
| Students | 216 | 216 |
| Enrollment | 216 | 216 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.5 vs 25.2).
- •Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 11.4).
- •Arden Elementary is a public school while Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy 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 Arden Elementary better than Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy ranks higher (82.5 vs 25.2 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 Arden Elementary and Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arden Elementary: 216. Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy: 216. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arden Elementary and Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy rank in South Carolina?
Arden Elementary is 613th of 688 and Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy is 8th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).