Catawba Trail Elementary vs North Springs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catawba Trail Elementary
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
636 students
North Springs Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
659 students
| Measure | Catawba Trail Elementary Elgin, South Carolina | North Springs Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #183 of 688 | #296 of 688 |
| National rank | #13946 of 50,301 | #20076 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 636 | 659 |
| Enrollment | 636 | 659 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 51% |
| city | Elgin | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Catawba Trail Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.2 vs 57.3).
- •Catawba Trail Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 51%).
- •Catawba Trail Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 48%).
- •North Springs Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.7).
- •North Springs Elementary is the larger school with 659 students compared with 636.
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 Catawba Trail Elementary better than North Springs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Catawba Trail Elementary ranks higher (66.2 vs 57.3 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 Catawba Trail Elementary and North Springs Elementary?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Elgin and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catawba Trail Elementary: 636. North Springs Elementary: 659. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catawba Trail Elementary and North Springs Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Catawba Trail Elementary is 183rd of 688 and North Springs Elementary is 296th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).