C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art vs West Ashley High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 610 m 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
West Ashley High
Charleston · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,069 students
| Measure | C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art Charleston, South Carolina | West Ashley High Charleston, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #107 of 248 | #73 of 228 |
| National rank | #8503 of 15,369 | #2913 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,299 | 2,069 |
| Enrollment | 1,299 | 2,069 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 65% |
| city | Charleston | Charleston |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Ashley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.6 vs 46.0).
- •West Ashley High does better on math proficiency (65% vs 37%).
- •West Ashley High does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 46%).
- •C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.6).
- •West Ashley High is the larger school with 2,069 students compared with 1,299.
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 West Ashley High?
On the Success Index (US), West Ashley High ranks higher (71.6 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 West Ashley High?
About 610 m 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. West Ashley High: 2,069. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art and West Ashley High rank in South Carolina?
C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art is 107th of 248 and West Ashley High is 73rd of 228 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).