Columbia High vs Pine Grove Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.5 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
Pine Grove Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students
| Measure | Columbia High Columbia, South Carolina | Pine Grove Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #178 of 228 | #629 of 688 |
| National rank | #9800 of 16,910 | #42968 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 681 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 681 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 21% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.5 vs 23.0).
- •Columbia High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 21%).
- •Columbia High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 26%).
- •Columbia High does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 12.8).
- •Columbia High is the larger school with 681 students compared with 501.
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 Pine Grove Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia High ranks higher (44.5 vs 23.0 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 Columbia High and Pine Grove Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia High: 681. Pine Grove Elementary: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia High and Pine Grove Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Columbia High is 178th of 228 and Pine Grove Elementary is 629th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).