Central Academy of the Arts vs D. W. Daniel High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Academy of the Arts
Central · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
499 students
D. W. Daniel High
Central · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,222 students
| Measure | Central Academy of the Arts Central, South Carolina | D. W. Daniel High Central, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #327 of 688 | #36 of 228 |
| National rank | #21638 of 50,301 | #1644 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 499 | 1,222 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 1,222 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 72% |
| city | Central | Central |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •D. W. Daniel High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 55.0).
- •D. W. Daniel High does better on math proficiency (72% vs 50%).
- •D. W. Daniel High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 51%).
- •Central Academy of the Arts does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.2).
- •D. W. Daniel High is the larger school with 1,222 students compared with 499.
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 Central Academy of the Arts better than D. W. Daniel High?
On the Success Index (US), D. W. Daniel High ranks higher (77.5 vs 55.0 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 Central Academy of the Arts and D. W. Daniel High?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Central and Central in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Academy of the Arts: 499. D. W. Daniel High: 1,222. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Academy of the Arts and D. W. Daniel High rank in South Carolina?
Central Academy of the Arts is 327th of 688 and D. W. Daniel High is 36th of 228 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).