Robert E. Howard Middle vs Whittaker Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 909 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Robert E. Howard Middle
Orangeburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
396 students
Whittaker Elementary
Orangeburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
325 students
| Measure | Robert E. Howard Middle Orangeburg, South Carolina | Whittaker Elementary Orangeburg, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #133 of 248 | #461 of 688 |
| National rank | #9540 of 15,369 | #30911 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 396 | 325 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 325 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Orangeburg | Orangeburg |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (41.3 vs 41.6).
- •Whittaker Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 15.8).
- •Robert E. Howard Middle is the larger school with 396 students compared with 325.
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 Robert E. Howard Middle better than Whittaker Elementary?
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 Robert E. Howard Middle and Whittaker Elementary?
About 909 m in a straight line, between Orangeburg and Orangeburg in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Robert E. Howard Middle: 396. Whittaker Elementary: 325. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Robert E. Howard Middle and Whittaker Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Robert E. Howard Middle is 133rd of 248 and Whittaker Elementary is 461st of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).