Carolina School for Inquiry vs Forest Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carolina School for Inquiry
Columbia · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
114 students
Forest Heights Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students
| Measure | Carolina School for Inquiry Columbia, South Carolina | Forest Heights Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #627 of 688 | #634 of 688 |
| National rank | #42872 of 50,301 | #43147 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 114 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 114 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 18% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (23.1 vs 22.7).
- •Carolina School for Inquiry does better on math proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- •Carolina School for Inquiry does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 23%).
- •Carolina School for Inquiry does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 12.1).
- •Forest Heights Elementary is the larger school with 435 students compared with 114.
- •Carolina School for Inquiry is a charter school while Forest Heights Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Carolina School for Inquiry better than Forest Heights Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carolina School for Inquiry and Forest Heights Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carolina School for Inquiry: 114. Forest Heights Elementary: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carolina School for Inquiry and Forest Heights Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Carolina School for Inquiry is 627th of 688 and Forest Heights Elementary is 634th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).