Carver-Lyon Elementary vs Clear Dot Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carver-Lyon Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
Clear Dot Charter School
Columbia · Charter other · Grades PK–11
474 students
| Measure | Carver-Lyon Elementary Columbia, South Carolina | Clear Dot Charter School Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #631 of 688 | – |
| National rank | #43057 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–11 |
| Students | 417 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | – |
| Math proficiency | 17% | – |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carver-Lyon Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 11.3).
- •Clear Dot Charter School is the larger school with 474 students compared with 417.
- •Carver-Lyon Elementary is a public school while Clear Dot Charter School is a charter 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 Carver-Lyon Elementary better than Clear Dot Charter School?
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 Carver-Lyon Elementary and Clear Dot Charter School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carver-Lyon Elementary: 417. Clear Dot Charter School: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carver-Lyon Elementary and Clear Dot Charter School rank in South Carolina?
Carver-Lyon Elementary is 631st of 688 and Clear Dot Charter School is unranked among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).