Southwood Academy for the Arts vs Varennes Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southwood Academy for the Arts
Anderson ยท Public middle ยท Grades 6โ8
409 students
Varennes Elementary
Anderson ยท Public elementary ยท Grades 3โ5
389 students
| Measure | Southwood Academy for the Arts Anderson, South Carolina | Varennes Elementary Anderson, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2 of 248 | #614 of 688 |
| National rank | #408 of 15,369 | #41802 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6โ8 | Grades 3โ5 |
| Students | 409 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | โ | โ |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 28% |
| city | Anderson | Anderson |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขSouthwood Academy for the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.5 vs 24.9).
- โขSouthwood Academy for the Arts does better on math proficiency (73% vs 28%).
- โขSouthwood Academy for the Arts does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 24%).
- โขSouthwood Academy for the Arts does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.4).
- โขSouthwood Academy for the Arts is the larger school with 409 students compared with 389.
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 Southwood Academy for the Arts better than Varennes Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Southwood Academy for the Arts ranks higher (88.5 vs 24.9 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 Southwood Academy for the Arts and Varennes Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Anderson and Anderson in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southwood Academy for the Arts: 409. Varennes Elementary: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southwood Academy for the Arts and Varennes Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Southwood Academy for the Arts is 2nd of 248 and Varennes Elementary is 614th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).