Clemson Elementary vs R. C. Edwards Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clemson Elementary
Clemson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
794 students
R. C. Edwards Middle
Central · Public middle · Grades 6–8
835 students
| Measure | Clemson Elementary Clemson, South Carolina | R. C. Edwards Middle Central, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #36 of 688 | #39 of 248 |
| National rank | #3681 of 50,301 | #4243 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 794 | 835 |
| Enrollment | 794 | 835 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 61% |
| city | Clemson | Central |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clemson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.4 vs 65.7).
- •Clemson Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 61%).
- •Clemson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 58%).
- •Clemson Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.4).
- •R. C. Edwards Middle is the larger school with 835 students compared with 794.
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 Clemson Elementary better than R. C. Edwards Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Clemson Elementary ranks higher (82.4 vs 65.7 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 Clemson Elementary and R. C. Edwards Middle?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Clemson and Central in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clemson Elementary: 794. R. C. Edwards Middle: 835. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clemson Elementary and R. C. Edwards Middle rank in South Carolina?
Clemson Elementary is 36th of 688 and R. C. Edwards Middle is 39th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).