C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art vs Oakland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art
Charleston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,299 students
Oakland Elementary
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
556 students
| Measure | C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art Charleston, South Carolina | Oakland Elementary Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #107 of 248 | #410 of 688 |
| National rank | #8503 of 15,369 | #27166 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,299 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 1,299 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 49% |
| city | Charleston | Charleston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.0 vs 46.0).
- •Oakland Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 41%).
- •C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 13.9).
- •C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art is the larger school with 1,299 students compared with 556.
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. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art better than Oakland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oakland Elementary ranks higher (47.0 vs 46.0 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. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art and Oakland Elementary?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Charleston and Charleston in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art: 1,299. Oakland Elementary: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art and Oakland Elementary rank in South Carolina?
C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art is 107th of 248 and Oakland Elementary is 410th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).