E. L. Wright Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Columbia, South Carolina 29223 · Richland 02
#396 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina
#26723 of 50,301 nationally
About E. L. Wright Middle
E. L. Wright Middle is a public elementary located in Columbia, in the Richland 02 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,275 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 47.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 396th of 688 ranked elementary schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (51th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (43th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,275.
There are 66 schools in Columbia; E. L. Wright Middle ranks 27th of 65 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)43%
- Reading proficiency (30%)49%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)14.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for E. L. Wright Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,275
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 14.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 49%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 43%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near E. L. Wright Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Windsor Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
579 students · 795 m away
Polo Road Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
665 students · 1.7 km away
L. W. Conder Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
489 students · 2.2 km away
Joseph Keels Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students · 2.9 km away
Jackson Creek Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
551 students · 3.0 km away
Richland Northeast High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,340 students · 3.2 km away
Dent Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,059 students · 3.6 km away
L. B. Nelson Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
541 students · 4.1 km away
Forest Lake Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
652 students · 4.2 km away
Spring Valley High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,230 students · 5.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in South Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Woodland Elementary
Greer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,293 students
Muller Road Middle
Blythewood · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,242 students
Whitesville Elementary
Moncks Corner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,239 students
Summit Parkway Middle
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,229 students
Carolina Forest Elementary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,336 students
Ocean Bay Elementary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,181 students
Frequently asked questions
Is E. L. Wright Middle a good school?
E. L. Wright Middle has a Success Index (US) of 47.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #396 of 688 in South Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does E. L. Wright Middle rank in South Carolina?
E. L. Wright Middle ranks #396 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina and #26723 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend E. L. Wright Middle?
E. L. Wright Middle had 1,275 students in 2025.
Is E. L. Wright Middle a elementary school or a high school?
E. L. Wright Middle is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near E. L. Wright Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of E. L. Wright Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.