A. C. Flora High vs Brennen Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A. C. Flora High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,328 students
Brennen Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
805 students
| Measure | A. C. Flora High Columbia, South Carolina | Brennen Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #159 of 228 | #70 of 688 |
| National rank | #7624 of 16,910 | #6123 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,328 | 805 |
| Enrollment | 1,328 | 805 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 71% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brennen Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 52.8).
- •Brennen Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 32%).
- •Brennen Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 69%).
- •Brennen Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.8).
- •A. C. Flora High is the larger school with 1,328 students compared with 805.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is A. C. Flora High better than Brennen Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Brennen Elementary ranks higher (78.0 vs 52.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are A. C. Flora High and Brennen Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A. C. Flora High: 1,328. Brennen Elementary: 805. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A. C. Flora High and Brennen Elementary rank in South Carolina?
A. C. Flora High is 159th of 228 and Brennen Elementary is 70th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).