Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy vs South Kilbourne Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy
Cayce · Public middle · Grades 6–8
442 students
South Kilbourne Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
234 students
| Measure | Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy Cayce, South Carolina | South Kilbourne Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #176 of 248 | #539 of 688 |
| National rank | #11443 of 15,369 | #36220 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 442 | 234 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 234 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 27% |
| city | Cayce | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Kilbourne Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.6 vs 32.3).
- •Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy does better on math proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •South Kilbourne Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •South Kilbourne Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.6).
- •Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy is the larger school with 442 students compared with 234.
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 Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy better than South Kilbourne Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), South Kilbourne Elementary ranks higher (33.6 vs 32.3 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 Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy and South Kilbourne Elementary?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Cayce and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy: 442. South Kilbourne Elementary: 234. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy and South Kilbourne Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy is 176th of 248 and South Kilbourne Elementary is 539th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).