Chesterfield-Ruby Middle vs Southwood Academy for the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 232 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chesterfield-Ruby Middle
Chesterfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
414 students
Southwood Academy for the Arts
Anderson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
409 students
| Measure | Chesterfield-Ruby Middle Chesterfield, South Carolina | Southwood Academy for the Arts Anderson, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #164 of 248 | #2 of 248 |
| National rank | #10870 of 15,369 | #408 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 414 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 73% |
| city | Chesterfield | Anderson |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwood Academy for the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.5 vs 34.9).
- •Southwood Academy for the Arts does better on math proficiency (73% vs 37%).
- •Southwood Academy for the Arts does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 34%).
- •Southwood Academy for the Arts does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.8).
- •Chesterfield-Ruby Middle is the larger school with 414 students compared with 409.
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 Chesterfield-Ruby Middle better than Southwood Academy for the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Southwood Academy for the Arts ranks higher (88.5 vs 34.9 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 Chesterfield-Ruby Middle and Southwood Academy for the Arts?
About 232 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Anderson in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chesterfield-Ruby Middle: 414. Southwood Academy for the Arts: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chesterfield-Ruby Middle and Southwood Academy for the Arts rank in South Carolina?
Chesterfield-Ruby Middle is 164th of 248 and Southwood Academy for the Arts is 2nd of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).