Brookdale Elementary vs Robert E. Howard Middle
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.
Brookdale Elementary
Orangeburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
215 students
Robert E. Howard Middle
Orangeburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
396 students
| Measure | Brookdale Elementary Orangeburg, South Carolina | Robert E. Howard Middle Orangeburg, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #235 of 688 | #133 of 248 |
| National rank | #16972 of 50,301 | #9540 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 215 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 215 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Orangeburg | Orangeburg |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookdale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.7 vs 41.3).
- •Brookdale Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.8).
- •Robert E. Howard Middle is the larger school with 396 students compared with 215.
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 Brookdale Elementary better than Robert E. Howard Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Brookdale Elementary ranks higher (61.7 vs 41.3 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 Brookdale Elementary and Robert E. Howard Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Orangeburg and Orangeburg in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookdale Elementary: 215. Robert E. Howard Middle: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookdale Elementary and Robert E. Howard Middle rank in South Carolina?
Brookdale Elementary is 235th of 688 and Robert E. Howard Middle is 133rd of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).