A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary vs Carolina School for Inquiry
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
358 students
Carolina School for Inquiry
Columbia · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
114 students
| Measure | A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary Columbia, South Carolina | Carolina School for Inquiry Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #653 of 688 | #627 of 688 |
| National rank | #44570 of 50,301 | #42872 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 358 | 114 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 114 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carolina School for Inquiry scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.1 vs 20.4).
- •A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Carolina School for Inquiry does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 15.6).
- •A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary is the larger school with 358 students compared with 114.
- •A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary is a public school while Carolina School for Inquiry is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary better than Carolina School for Inquiry?
On the Success Index (US), Carolina School for Inquiry ranks higher (23.1 vs 20.4 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. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary and Carolina School for Inquiry?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary: 358. Carolina School for Inquiry: 114. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary and Carolina School for Inquiry rank in South Carolina?
A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary is 653rd of 688 and Carolina School for Inquiry is 627th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).