Arden Elementary vs W. A. Perry Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.1 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
W. A. Perry Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
320 students
| Measure | Arden Elementary Columbia, South Carolina | W. A. Perry Middle Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #613 of 688 | #211 of 248 |
| National rank | #41561 of 50,301 | #13023 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 216 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 216 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 16% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arden Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.2 vs 24.1).
- •Arden Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 16%).
- •Arden Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •W. A. Perry Middle does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.4).
- •W. A. Perry Middle is the larger school with 320 students compared with 216.
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 W. A. Perry Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Arden Elementary ranks higher (25.2 vs 24.1 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 W. A. Perry Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arden Elementary: 216. W. A. Perry Middle: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arden Elementary and W. A. Perry Middle rank in South Carolina?
Arden Elementary is 613th of 688 and W. A. Perry Middle is 211th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).