Arden Elementary vs Hyatt Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arden Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
216 students
Hyatt Park Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
317 students
| Measure | Arden Elementary Columbia, South Carolina | Hyatt Park Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #613 of 688 | #646 of 688 |
| National rank | #41561 of 50,301 | #44219 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 216 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 216 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arden Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.2 vs 21.0).
- •Arden Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Arden Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Arden Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 11.7).
- •Hyatt Park Elementary is the larger school with 317 students compared with 216.
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 Arden Elementary better than Hyatt Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Arden Elementary ranks higher (25.2 vs 21.0 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 Arden Elementary and Hyatt Park Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arden Elementary: 216. Hyatt Park Elementary: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arden Elementary and Hyatt Park Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Arden Elementary is 613th of 688 and Hyatt Park Elementary is 646th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).