Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy vs Hand Middle
Hand Middle has a higher overall rating of 8.1/10 compared to 5.3/10. Hand Middle is significantly larger with 700 students, about 1.7× the size of Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy (417). 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.
Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy
Cayce, SC
5.3/10
Middle School6th – 8th
417 students
Hand Middle
Columbia, SC
8.1/10
Middle School6th – 8th
700 students
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| Metric | Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy | Hand Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.3 / 10 | 8.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.8 | 6.3 |
| Growth Score | 5.0 | 8.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Environment Score | 8.0 | 9.4 |
| State Rank | #894 of 1,190 | #139 of 1,190 |
| State Percentile | 25th | 88th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy | Hand Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 30.0% | 38.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 31.0% | 46.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Cayce (29033) | Columbia (29205) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $57,524 | $62,197 |
| Median Home Value | $156,400 | $335,200 |
| Median Rent | $1,342 | $1,100 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 31.0% | 66.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.9% | 18.7% |
| Avg Commute | 20 min | 17 min |