Flat Rock Elementary vs Southwood Academy for the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 9.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Flat Rock Elementary
Anderson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
429 students
Southwood Academy for the Arts
Anderson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
409 students
| Measure | Flat Rock Elementary Anderson, South Carolina | Southwood Academy for the Arts Anderson, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #258 of 688 | #2 of 248 |
| National rank | #18326 of 50,301 | #408 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 429 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 73% |
| city | Anderson | Anderson |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwood Academy for the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.5 vs 59.8).
- •Southwood Academy for the Arts does better on math proficiency (73% vs 57%).
- •Southwood Academy for the Arts does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 52%).
- •Southwood Academy for the Arts does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.3).
- •Flat Rock Elementary is the larger school with 429 students compared with 409.
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 Flat Rock Elementary better than Southwood Academy for the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Southwood Academy for the Arts ranks higher (88.5 vs 59.8 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 Flat Rock Elementary and Southwood Academy for the Arts?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Anderson and Anderson in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Flat Rock Elementary: 429. Southwood Academy for the Arts: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Flat Rock Elementary and Southwood Academy for the Arts rank in South Carolina?
Flat Rock Elementary is 258th of 688 and Southwood Academy for the Arts is 2nd of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).