Crayton Middle vs Satchel Ford Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.0 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
Satchel Ford Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
721 students
| Measure | Crayton Middle Columbia, South Carolina | Satchel Ford Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #42 of 248 | #88 of 688 |
| National rank | #4451 of 15,369 | #7686 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 952 | 721 |
| Enrollment | 952 | 721 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 71% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Satchel Ford Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 64.6).
- •Satchel Ford Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 51%).
- •Satchel Ford Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 58%).
- •Crayton Middle does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.3).
- •Crayton Middle is the larger school with 952 students compared with 721.
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 Satchel Ford Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Satchel Ford Elementary ranks higher (75.5 vs 64.6 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 Satchel Ford Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crayton Middle: 952. Satchel Ford Elementary: 721. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crayton Middle and Satchel Ford Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Crayton Middle is 42nd of 248 and Satchel Ford Elementary is 88th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).