Carver Edisto Middle vs Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 62 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carver Edisto Middle
Cope · Public middle · Grades 6–8
439 students
Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy
Cayce · Public middle · Grades 6–8
442 students
| Measure | Carver Edisto Middle Cope, South Carolina | Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy Cayce, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #28 of 248 | #176 of 248 |
| National rank | #3271 of 15,369 | #11443 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 439 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 31% |
| Math proficiency | – | 30% |
| city | Cope | Cayce |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carver Edisto Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 32.3).
- •Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 12.9).
- •Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy is the larger school with 442 students compared with 439.
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 Carver Edisto Middle better than Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Carver Edisto Middle ranks higher (70.3 vs 32.3 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 Carver Edisto Middle and Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy?
About 62 km in a straight line, between Cope and Cayce in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carver Edisto Middle: 439. Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carver Edisto Middle and Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy rank in South Carolina?
Carver Edisto Middle is 28th of 248 and Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy is 176th of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).