Caughman Road Elementary vs Lower Richland High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caughman Road Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
715 students
Lower Richland High
Hopkins · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,218 students
| Measure | Caughman Road Elementary Columbia, South Carolina | Lower Richland High Hopkins, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #518 of 688 | #180 of 228 |
| National rank | #34868 of 50,301 | #9985 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 715 | 1,218 |
| Enrollment | 715 | 1,218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 28% |
| city | Columbia | Hopkins |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lower Richland High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.9 vs 35.6).
- •Caughman Road Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Lower Richland High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •Lower Richland High is the larger school with 1,218 students compared with 715.
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 Caughman Road Elementary better than Lower Richland High?
On the Success Index (US), Lower Richland High ranks higher (43.9 vs 35.6 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 Caughman Road Elementary and Lower Richland High?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Hopkins in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caughman Road Elementary: 715. Lower Richland High: 1,218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caughman Road Elementary and Lower Richland High rank in South Carolina?
Caughman Road Elementary is 518th of 688 and Lower Richland High is 180th of 228 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).