Carver-Lyon Elementary vs Watkins-Nance Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.1 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
Watkins-Nance Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
499 students
| Measure | Carver-Lyon Elementary Columbia, South Carolina | Watkins-Nance Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #631 of 688 | #618 of 688 |
| National rank | #43057 of 50,301 | #42153 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 417 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 37% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watkins-Nance Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.3 vs 22.8).
- •Watkins-Nance Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Watkins-Nance Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Carver-Lyon Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 16.6).
- •Watkins-Nance Elementary is the larger school with 499 students compared with 417.
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 Watkins-Nance Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Watkins-Nance Elementary ranks higher (24.3 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 Carver-Lyon Elementary and Watkins-Nance Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carver-Lyon Elementary: 417. Watkins-Nance Elementary: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carver-Lyon Elementary and Watkins-Nance Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Carver-Lyon Elementary is 631st of 688 and Watkins-Nance Elementary is 618th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).