Brookland-Cayce High vs Saluda River Academy for the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookland-Cayce High
Cayce · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,212 students
Saluda River Academy for the Arts
West Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
400 students
| Measure | Brookland-Cayce High Cayce, South Carolina | Saluda River Academy for the Arts West Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #121 of 228 | #431 of 688 |
| National rank | #4977 of 16,910 | #28344 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,212 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| city | Cayce | West Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookland-Cayce High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.2 vs 45.4).
- •Brookland-Cayce High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Brookland-Cayce High does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.9).
- •Brookland-Cayce High is the larger school with 1,212 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 Brookland-Cayce High better than Saluda River Academy for the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Brookland-Cayce High ranks higher (63.2 vs 45.4 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 Brookland-Cayce High and Saluda River Academy for the Arts?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Cayce and West Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookland-Cayce High: 1,212. Saluda River Academy for the Arts: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookland-Cayce High and Saluda River Academy for the Arts rank in South Carolina?
Brookland-Cayce High is 121st of 228 and Saluda River Academy for the Arts is 431st of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).