East Aiken School of the Arts vs Horse Creek Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Aiken School of the Arts
Aiken · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
534 students
Horse Creek Academy
Aiken · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,392 students
| Measure | East Aiken School of the Arts Aiken, South Carolina | Horse Creek Academy Aiken, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #330 of 688 | – |
| National rank | #21930 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 534 | 1,392 |
| Enrollment | 534 | 1,392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | – |
| Math proficiency | 54% | – |
| city | Aiken | Aiken |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horse Creek Academy does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.7).
- •Horse Creek Academy is the larger school with 1,392 students compared with 534.
- •East Aiken School of the Arts is a public school while Horse Creek Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 East Aiken School of the Arts better than Horse Creek Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are East Aiken School of the Arts and Horse Creek Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Aiken and Aiken in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Aiken School of the Arts: 534. Horse Creek Academy: 1,392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Aiken School of the Arts and Horse Creek Academy rank in South Carolina?
East Aiken School of the Arts is 330th of 688 and Horse Creek Academy is unranked among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).