Robert E. Howard Middle vs William J. Clark Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.5 km 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
William J. Clark Middle
Orangeburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
587 students
| Measure | Robert E. Howard Middle Orangeburg, South Carolina | William J. Clark Middle Orangeburg, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #133 of 248 | #31 of 248 |
| National rank | #9540 of 15,369 | #3505 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 396 | 587 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 587 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Orangeburg | Orangeburg |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William J. Clark Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 41.3).
- •William J. Clark Middle does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.8).
- •William J. Clark Middle is the larger school with 587 students compared with 396.
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 William J. Clark Middle?
On the Success Index (US), William J. Clark Middle ranks higher (69.3 vs 41.3 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 Robert E. Howard Middle and William J. Clark Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Orangeburg and Orangeburg in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Robert E. Howard Middle: 396. William J. Clark Middle: 587. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Robert E. Howard Middle and William J. Clark Middle rank in South Carolina?
Robert E. Howard Middle is 133rd of 248 and William J. Clark Middle is 31st of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).