Crayton Middle vs Hand Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crayton Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
952 students
Hand Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
755 students
| Measure | Crayton Middle Columbia, South Carolina | Hand Middle Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #42 of 248 | #91 of 248 |
| National rank | #4451 of 15,369 | #7700 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 952 | 755 |
| Enrollment | 952 | 755 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 38% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crayton Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 49.7).
- •Crayton Middle does better on math proficiency (51% vs 38%).
- •Crayton Middle does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 46%).
- •Hand Middle does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.0).
- •Crayton Middle is the larger school with 952 students compared with 755.
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 Crayton Middle better than Hand Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Crayton Middle ranks higher (64.6 vs 49.7 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 Crayton Middle and Hand Middle?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crayton Middle: 952. Hand Middle: 755. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crayton Middle and Hand Middle rank in South Carolina?
Crayton Middle is 42nd of 248 and Hand Middle is 91st of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).