D. W. Daniel High vs R. C. Edwards Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
D. W. Daniel High
Central · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,222 students
R. C. Edwards Middle
Central · Public middle · Grades 6–8
835 students
| Measure | D. W. Daniel High Central, South Carolina | R. C. Edwards Middle Central, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #36 of 228 | #39 of 248 |
| National rank | #1644 of 16,910 | #4243 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,222 | 835 |
| Enrollment | 1,222 | 835 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 61% |
| city | Central | Central |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •D. W. Daniel High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 65.7).
- •D. W. Daniel High does better on math proficiency (72% vs 61%).
- •D. W. Daniel High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 58%).
- •R. C. Edwards Middle does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.2).
- •D. W. Daniel High is the larger school with 1,222 students compared with 835.
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 D. W. Daniel High better than R. C. Edwards Middle?
On the Success Index (US), D. W. Daniel High ranks higher (77.5 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 D. W. Daniel High and R. C. Edwards Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Central and Central in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
D. W. Daniel High: 1,222. R. C. Edwards Middle: 835. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do D. W. Daniel High and R. C. Edwards Middle rank in South Carolina?
D. W. Daniel High is 36th of 228 and R. C. Edwards Middle is 39th of 248 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).