Columbia High vs Edward E. Taylor Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.5 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
Edward E. Taylor Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
217 students
| Measure | Columbia High Columbia, South Carolina | Edward E. Taylor Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #178 of 228 | #615 of 688 |
| National rank | #9800 of 16,910 | #41820 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 681 | 217 |
| Enrollment | 681 | 217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| 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 24.8).
- •Columbia High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Columbia High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Edward E. Taylor Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.6).
- •Columbia High is the larger school with 681 students compared with 217.
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 Edward E. Taylor Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia High ranks higher (44.5 vs 24.8 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 Edward E. Taylor Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia High: 681. Edward E. Taylor Elementary: 217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia High and Edward E. Taylor Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Columbia High is 178th of 228 and Edward E. Taylor Elementary is 615th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).