Columbia High vs Eau Claire High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
681 students
Eau Claire High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
542 students
| Measure | Columbia High Columbia, South Carolina | Eau Claire High Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #178 of 228 | #186 of 228 |
| National rank | #9800 of 16,910 | #10537 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 681 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 681 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.5 vs 41.7).
- •Columbia High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Eau Claire High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Eau Claire High does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.6).
- •Columbia High is the larger school with 681 students compared with 542.
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 Columbia High better than Eau Claire High?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia High ranks higher (44.5 vs 41.7 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 Columbia High and Eau Claire High?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia High: 681. Eau Claire High: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia High and Eau Claire High rank in South Carolina?
Columbia High is 178th of 228 and Eau Claire High is 186th of 228 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).