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R. C. Edwards Middle School vs. Youth Leadership Academy

Should you attend R. C. Edwards Middle School or Youth Leadership Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
R. C. Edwards Middle School
1157 Madden Bridge Road
Central, SC 29630
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Youth Leadership Academy
698 Concord Church Road
Pickens, SC 29671
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Youth Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 783 students in grades 6-8, R. C. Edwards Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 288 students in grades 6-8, Youth Leadership Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
783 students
288 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at R. C. Edwards Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Youth Leadership Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at R. C. Edwards Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Youth Leadership Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at R. C. Edwards Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Youth Leadership Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at R. C. Edwards Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pickens 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Youth Leadership Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Carolina Public Charter School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#441 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
#301 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of R. C. Edwards Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Youth Leadership Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Top 50% in SC)
52%
(Top 50% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at R. C. Edwards Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pickens 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Youth Leadership Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Carolina Public Charter School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
58%
(Top 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
71%
(Top 30% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at R. C. Edwards Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pickens 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Youth Leadership Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Carolina Public Charter School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
62%
(Top 20% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 10% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at R. C. Edwards Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pickens 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Youth Leadership Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the South Carolina Public Charter School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of R. C. Edwards Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Youth Leadership Academy by grade.
Grade 6 Students
241
99
Grade 7 Students
266
98
Grade 8 Students
276
91

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at R. C. Edwards Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pickens 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Youth Leadership Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Carolina Public Charter School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at R. C. Edwards Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pickens 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Youth Leadership Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Carolina Public Charter School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
9%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at R. C. Edwards Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pickens 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Youth Leadership Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Carolina Public Charter School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
74%
92%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at R. C. Edwards Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pickens 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Youth Leadership Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Carolina Public Charter School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at R. C. Edwards Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pickens 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Youth Leadership Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Carolina Public Charter School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.44
0.15
This chart showcases the diversity score of R. C. Edwards Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pickens 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Youth Leadership Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Carolina Public Charter School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at R. C. Edwards Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pickens 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Youth Leadership Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Carolina Public Charter School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at R. C. Edwards Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pickens 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Youth Leadership Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Carolina Public Charter School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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