Caughman Road Elementary vs Richland One Charter Middle College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 6.0 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
Richland One Charter Middle College
Columbia · Charter high · Grades 11–12
106 students
| Measure | Caughman Road Elementary Columbia, South Carolina | Richland One Charter Middle College Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #518 of 688 | #201 of 228 |
| National rank | #34868 of 50,301 | #12615 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 11–12 |
| Students | 715 | 106 |
| Enrollment | 715 | 106 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 26.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | – |
| Math proficiency | 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 33.2).
- •Caughman Road Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 26.5).
- •Caughman Road Elementary is the larger school with 715 students compared with 106.
- •Caughman Road Elementary is a public school while Richland One Charter Middle College is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Richland One Charter Middle College?
On the Success Index (US), Caughman Road Elementary ranks higher (35.6 vs 33.2 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 Richland One Charter Middle College?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caughman Road Elementary: 715. Richland One Charter Middle College: 106. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caughman Road Elementary and Richland One Charter Middle College rank in South Carolina?
Caughman Road Elementary is 518th of 688 and Richland One Charter Middle College is 201st of 228 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).