Annie Burnside Elementary vs Caughman Road Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Annie Burnside Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
306 students
Caughman Road Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
715 students
| Measure | Annie Burnside Elementary Columbia, South Carolina | Caughman Road Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #568 of 688 | #518 of 688 |
| National rank | #38586 of 50,301 | #34868 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 306 | 715 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 715 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Caughman Road Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 29.9).
- •Caughman Road Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Caughman Road Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 13.9).
- •Caughman Road Elementary is the larger school with 715 students compared with 306.
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 Annie Burnside Elementary better than Caughman Road Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Caughman Road Elementary ranks higher (35.6 vs 29.9 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 Annie Burnside Elementary and Caughman Road Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Annie Burnside Elementary: 306. Caughman Road Elementary: 715. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Annie Burnside Elementary and Caughman Road Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Annie Burnside Elementary is 568th of 688 and Caughman Road Elementary is 518th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).