C. A. Johnson High vs Carver-Lyon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 446 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C. A. Johnson High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
344 students
Carver-Lyon Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
| Measure | C. A. Johnson High Columbia, South Carolina | Carver-Lyon Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #22 of 228 | #631 of 688 |
| National rank | #1157 of 16,910 | #43057 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 344 | 417 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 17% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •C. A. Johnson High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 22.8).
- •C. A. Johnson High does better on math proficiency (57% vs 17%).
- •C. A. Johnson High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 12%).
- •Carver-Lyon Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 9.1).
- •Carver-Lyon Elementary is the larger school with 417 students compared with 344.
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 C. A. Johnson High better than Carver-Lyon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), C. A. Johnson High ranks higher (80.7 vs 22.8 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 C. A. Johnson High and Carver-Lyon Elementary?
About 446 m in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C. A. Johnson High: 344. Carver-Lyon Elementary: 417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C. A. Johnson High and Carver-Lyon Elementary rank in South Carolina?
C. A. Johnson High is 22nd of 228 and Carver-Lyon Elementary is 631st of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).