Brennen Elementary vs Dreher High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brennen Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
805 students
Dreher High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,144 students
| Measure | Brennen Elementary Columbia, South Carolina | Dreher High Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #70 of 688 | #43 of 228 |
| National rank | #6123 of 50,301 | #1884 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 805 | 1,144 |
| Enrollment | 805 | 1,144 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 77% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brennen Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 76.3).
- •Dreher High does better on math proficiency (77% vs 71%).
- •Dreher High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Brennen Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.9).
- •Dreher High is the larger school with 1,144 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 Brennen Elementary better than Dreher High?
On the Success Index (US), Brennen Elementary ranks higher (78.0 vs 76.3 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 Brennen Elementary and Dreher High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brennen Elementary: 805. Dreher High: 1,144. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brennen Elementary and Dreher High rank in South Carolina?
Brennen Elementary is 70th of 688 and Dreher High is 43rd of 228 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).