Burton Pack Elementary vs Ruby Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 108 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burton Pack Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
255 students
Ruby Elementary
Ruby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
256 students
| Measure | Burton Pack Elementary Columbia, South Carolina | Ruby Elementary Ruby, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #572 of 688 | #246 of 688 |
| National rank | #38854 of 50,301 | #17616 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 255 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 57% |
| city | Columbia | Ruby |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruby Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 29.5).
- •Ruby Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 25%).
- •Ruby Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 28%).
- •Burton Pack Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.6).
- •Ruby Elementary is the larger school with 256 students compared with 255.
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 Burton Pack Elementary better than Ruby Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ruby Elementary ranks higher (60.9 vs 29.5 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 Burton Pack Elementary and Ruby Elementary?
About 108 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Ruby in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burton Pack Elementary: 255. Ruby Elementary: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burton Pack Elementary and Ruby Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Burton Pack Elementary is 572nd of 688 and Ruby Elementary is 246th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).