Virtus Academy of South Carolina vs Midlands STEM Institute
Virtus Academy of South Carolina and Midlands STEM Institute are very closely rated, both scoring around 5.6 out of 10. Virtus Academy of South Carolina is significantly larger with 686 students, about 2.8× the size of Midlands STEM Institute (247). In math proficiency, Virtus Academy of South Carolina leads at 32.0%.
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.
Virtus Academy of South Carolina
Florence, SC
5.6/10
SchoolKindergarten – 10thCharter
686 students
Midlands STEM Institute
Winnsboro, SC
5.8/10
SchoolPre-K – 12thCharter
247 students
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| Metric | Virtus Academy of South Carolina | Midlands STEM Institute |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.6 / 10 | 5.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.3 | 3.8 |
| Growth Score | 2.4 | 6.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.6% | 98.8% |
| Environment Score | 9.6 | 8.6 |
| State Rank | #823 of 1,190 | #771 of 1,190 |
| State Percentile | 31th | 35th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Virtus Academy of South Carolina | Midlands STEM Institute |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 32.0% | 22.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 47.0% | 47.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Virtus Academy of South Carolina | Midlands STEM Institute |
|---|---|---|
| Type | School | School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 10th | Pre-K – 12th |
| Enrollment | 686 | 247 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 12.2:1 | 14.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.6% | 98.8% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | — | 50%+ |
| District | Charter Institute at Erskine | Charter Institute at Erskine |
| City | Florence | Winnsboro |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Florence (29501) | Winnsboro (29180) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $70,618 | $41,604 |
| Median Home Value | $220,800 | $113,600 |
| Median Rent | $995 | $917 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 33.0% | 15.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.0% | 21.8% |
| Avg Commute | 19 min | 29 min |