Buffalo Elementary vs Leaphart Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 88 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo Elementary
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
483 students
Leaphart Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
483 students
| Measure | Buffalo Elementary Buffalo, South Carolina | Leaphart Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #541 of 688 | #415 of 688 |
| National rank | #36355 of 50,301 | #27303 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 483 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 41% |
| city | Buffalo | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leaphart Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 33.3).
- •Leaphart Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Leaphart Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 31%).
- •Leaphart Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.4).
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 Buffalo Elementary better than Leaphart Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Leaphart Elementary ranks higher (46.8 vs 33.3 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 Buffalo Elementary and Leaphart Elementary?
About 88 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Elementary: 483. Leaphart Elementary: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Elementary and Leaphart Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Buffalo Elementary is 541st of 688 and Leaphart Elementary is 415th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).