Southwood Academy for the Arts vs Westside High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southwood Academy for the Arts
Anderson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
409 students
Westside High
Anderson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,687 students
| Measure | Southwood Academy for the Arts Anderson, South Carolina | Westside High Anderson, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2 of 248 | #167 of 228 |
| National rank | #408 of 15,369 | #8143 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 409 | 1,687 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 1,687 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 39% |
| 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 51.0).
- •Southwood Academy for the Arts does better on math proficiency (73% vs 39%).
- •Southwood Academy for the Arts does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 62%).
- •Southwood Academy for the Arts does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 17.4).
- •Westside High is the larger school with 1,687 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 Southwood Academy for the Arts better than Westside High?
On the Success Index (US), Southwood Academy for the Arts ranks higher (88.5 vs 51.0 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 Westside High?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Anderson and Anderson in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southwood Academy for the Arts: 409. Westside High: 1,687. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southwood Academy for the Arts and Westside High rank in South Carolina?
Southwood Academy for the Arts is 2nd of 248 and Westside High is 167th of 228 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).