Burton Pack Elementary vs W. G. Sanders Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.6 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
W. G. Sanders Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
503 students
| Measure | Burton Pack Elementary Columbia, South Carolina | W. G. Sanders Middle Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #572 of 688 | #141 of 248 |
| National rank | #38854 of 50,301 | #9829 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 255 | 503 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 503 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 27% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •W. G. Sanders Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.0 vs 29.5).
- •W. G. Sanders Middle does better on math proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •W. G. Sanders Middle does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 28%).
- •W. G. Sanders Middle does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 9.8).
- •W. G. Sanders Middle is the larger school with 503 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 W. G. Sanders Middle?
On the Success Index (US), W. G. Sanders Middle ranks higher (40.0 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 W. G. Sanders Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burton Pack Elementary: 255. W. G. Sanders Middle: 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burton Pack Elementary and W. G. Sanders Middle rank in South Carolina?
Burton Pack Elementary is 572nd of 688 and W. G. Sanders Middle is 141st of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).