Caughman Road Elementary vs Meadowfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.9 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
Meadowfield Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
615 students
| Measure | Caughman Road Elementary Columbia, South Carolina | Meadowfield Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #518 of 688 | #402 of 688 |
| National rank | #34868 of 50,301 | #26909 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 715 | 615 |
| Enrollment | 715 | 615 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 43% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadowfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 35.6).
- •Meadowfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 32%).
- •Meadowfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 39%).
- •Caughman Road Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.6).
- •Caughman Road Elementary is the larger school with 715 students compared with 615.
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 Meadowfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Meadowfield Elementary ranks higher (47.4 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 Meadowfield Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caughman Road Elementary: 715. Meadowfield Elementary: 615. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caughman Road Elementary and Meadowfield Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Caughman Road Elementary is 518th of 688 and Meadowfield Elementary is 402nd of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).