Columbia High vs Sandel Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.2 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
Sandel Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
479 students
| Measure | Columbia High Columbia, South Carolina | Sandel Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #178 of 228 | #571 of 688 |
| National rank | #9800 of 16,910 | #38828 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 681 | 479 |
| Enrollment | 681 | 479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.5 vs 29.6).
- •Columbia High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 29%).
- •Columbia High does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.3).
- •Columbia High is the larger school with 681 students compared with 479.
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 Sandel Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia High ranks higher (44.5 vs 29.6 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 Sandel Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia High: 681. Sandel Elementary: 479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia High and Sandel Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Columbia High is 178th of 228 and Sandel Elementary is 571st of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).