W. A. Perry Middle vs Hand Middle
Hand Middle has a higher overall rating of 8.1/10 compared to 5.0/10. Hand Middle is significantly larger with 700 students, about 2.3× the size of W. A. Perry Middle (310). In math proficiency, Hand Middle leads at 38.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
W. A. Perry Middle
Columbia, SC
5.0/10
Middle School6th – 8th
310 students
Hand Middle
Columbia, SC
8.1/10
Middle School6th – 8th
700 students
Keep or send this comparison
Send to my realtor
Open an email to my realtorRatings Comparison
| Metric | W. A. Perry Middle | Hand Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.0 / 10 | 8.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.1 | 6.3 |
| Growth Score | 7.0 | 8.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Environment Score | 6.0 | 9.4 |
| State Rank | #963 of 1,190 | #139 of 1,190 |
| State Percentile | 19th | 88th |
Test Scores
| Subject | W. A. Perry Middle | Hand Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 16.0% | 38.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 21.0% | 46.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Columbia (29204) | Columbia (29205) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $49,745 | $62,197 |
| Median Home Value | $185,800 | $335,200 |
| Median Rent | $993 | $1,100 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 38.7% | 66.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 21.7% | 18.7% |
| Avg Commute | 20 min | 17 min |