C. A. Johnson High vs W. A. Perry Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 981 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C. A. Johnson High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
344 students
W. A. Perry Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
320 students
| Measure | C. A. Johnson High Columbia, South Carolina | W. A. Perry Middle Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #22 of 228 | #211 of 248 |
| National rank | #1157 of 16,910 | #13023 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 344 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 16% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •C. A. Johnson High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 24.1).
- •C. A. Johnson High does better on math proficiency (57% vs 16%).
- •C. A. Johnson High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 21%).
- •C. A. Johnson High does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 10.0).
- •C. A. Johnson High is the larger school with 344 students compared with 320.
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 C. A. Johnson High better than W. A. Perry Middle?
On the Success Index (US), C. A. Johnson High ranks higher (80.7 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 C. A. Johnson High and W. A. Perry Middle?
About 981 m in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C. A. Johnson High: 344. W. A. Perry Middle: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C. A. Johnson High and W. A. Perry Middle rank in South Carolina?
C. A. Johnson High is 22nd of 228 and W. A. Perry Middle is 211th of 248 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).