Blythewood Middle vs Sandlapper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blythewood Middle
Blythewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
872 students
Sandlapper Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
671 students
| Measure | Blythewood Middle Blythewood, South Carolina | Sandlapper Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #35 of 248 | #365 of 688 |
| National rank | #3776 of 15,369 | #24843 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 872 | 671 |
| Enrollment | 872 | 671 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 47% |
| city | Blythewood | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blythewood Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 50.5).
- •Blythewood Middle does better on math proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Blythewood Middle does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 46%).
- •Sandlapper Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.5).
- •Blythewood Middle is the larger school with 872 students compared with 671.
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 Blythewood Middle better than Sandlapper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Blythewood Middle ranks higher (68.0 vs 50.5 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 Blythewood Middle and Sandlapper Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Blythewood and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blythewood Middle: 872. Sandlapper Elementary: 671. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blythewood Middle and Sandlapper Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Blythewood Middle is 35th of 248 and Sandlapper Elementary is 365th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).