Dent Middle vs W. A. Perry Middle
Dent Middle has a higher overall rating of 7.7/10 compared to 5.0/10. Dent Middle is significantly larger with 1,035 students, about 3.3× the size of W. A. Perry Middle (310). In math proficiency, Dent Middle leads at 34.0%.
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.
Dent Middle
Columbia, SC
7.7/10
Middle School6th – 8th
1,035 students
W. A. Perry Middle
Columbia, SC
5.0/10
Middle School6th – 8th
310 students
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| Metric | Dent Middle | W. A. Perry Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.7 / 10 | 5.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.3 | 2.1 |
| Growth Score | 9.5 | 7.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Environment Score | 8.1 | 6.0 |
| State Rank | #226 of 1,190 | #963 of 1,190 |
| State Percentile | 81th | 19th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Dent Middle | W. A. Perry Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 34.0% | 16.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 42.0% | 21.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Columbia (29206) | Columbia (29204) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $89,726 | $49,745 |
| Median Home Value | $328,600 | $185,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,367 | $993 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 64.4% | 38.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% | 21.7% |
| Avg Commute | 20 min | 20 min |