Caughman Road Elementary vs Mill Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.2 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
Mill Creek Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
353 students
| Measure | Caughman Road Elementary Columbia, South Carolina | Mill Creek Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #518 of 688 | #604 of 688 |
| National rank | #34868 of 50,301 | #40666 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 715 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 715 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Caughman Road Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 26.6).
- •Caughman Road Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Caughman Road Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.3).
- •Caughman Road Elementary is the larger school with 715 students compared with 353.
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 Mill Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Caughman Road Elementary ranks higher (35.6 vs 26.6 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 Mill Creek Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caughman Road Elementary: 715. Mill Creek Elementary: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caughman Road Elementary and Mill Creek Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Caughman Road Elementary is 518th of 688 and Mill Creek Elementary is 604th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).