Chapin High vs Ridge View High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Carolina, United States, 40 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chapin High
Chapin · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,617 students
Ridge View High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,631 students
| Measure | Chapin High Chapin, South Carolina | Ridge View High Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #16 of 228 | #53 of 228 |
| National rank | #1071 of 16,910 | #2153 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,617 | 1,631 |
| Enrollment | 1,617 | 1,631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 69% |
| city | Chapin | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chapin High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 75.0).
- •Chapin High does better on math proficiency (82% vs 69%).
- •Chapin High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 80%).
- •Chapin High does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 16.6).
- •Ridge View High is the larger school with 1,631 students compared with 1,617.
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 Chapin High better than Ridge View High?
On the Success Index (US), Chapin High ranks higher (81.3 vs 75.0 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 Chapin High and Ridge View High?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Chapin and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chapin High: 1,617. Ridge View High: 1,631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chapin High and Ridge View High rank in South Carolina?
Chapin High is 16th of 228 and Ridge View High is 53rd of 228 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).