McCants Middle vs South Carolina Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 342 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McCants Middle
Anderson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
572 students
South Carolina Preparatory Academy
Anderson · Charter high · Grades 6–12
391 students
| Measure | McCants Middle Anderson, South Carolina | South Carolina Preparatory Academy Anderson, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 1 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #49 of 248 | #226 of 228 |
| National rank | #4889 of 15,369 | #16899 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 572 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 572 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 39.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | – |
| Math proficiency | 56% | – |
| city | Anderson | Anderson |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McCants Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 0.8).
- •McCants Middle does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 39.1).
- •McCants Middle is the larger school with 572 students compared with 391.
- •McCants Middle is a public school while South Carolina Preparatory 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 McCants Middle better than South Carolina Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), McCants Middle ranks higher (62.7 vs 0.8 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 McCants Middle and South Carolina Preparatory Academy?
About 342 m in a straight line, between Anderson and Anderson in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McCants Middle: 572. South Carolina Preparatory Academy: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McCants Middle and South Carolina Preparatory Academy rank in South Carolina?
McCants Middle is 49th of 248 and South Carolina Preparatory Academy is 226th of 228 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).