Carolina School for Inquiry vs W.J. Keenan High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.0 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
W.J. Keenan High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
675 students
| Measure | Carolina School for Inquiry Columbia, South Carolina | W.J. Keenan High Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #627 of 688 | #75 of 228 |
| National rank | #42872 of 50,301 | #2978 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 114 | 675 |
| Enrollment | 114 | 675 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 67% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •W.J. Keenan High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 23.1).
- •W.J. Keenan High does better on math proficiency (67% vs 22%).
- •W.J. Keenan High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 27%).
- •Carolina School for Inquiry does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 12.7).
- •W.J. Keenan High is the larger school with 675 students compared with 114.
- •Carolina School for Inquiry is a charter school while W.J. Keenan High 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 W.J. Keenan High?
On the Success Index (US), W.J. Keenan High ranks higher (71.3 vs 23.1 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 Carolina School for Inquiry and W.J. Keenan High?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carolina School for Inquiry: 114. W.J. Keenan High: 675. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carolina School for Inquiry and W.J. Keenan High rank in South Carolina?
Carolina School for Inquiry is 627th of 688 and W.J. Keenan High is 75th of 228 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).