Dent Middle vs Forest Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dent Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,059 students
Forest Lake Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
652 students
| Measure | Dent Middle Columbia, South Carolina | Forest Lake Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #121 of 248 | #229 of 688 |
| National rank | #9202 of 15,369 | #16513 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,059 | 652 |
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 652 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 60% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.4 vs 42.8).
- •Forest Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 34%).
- •Forest Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •Dent Middle does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.3).
- •Dent Middle is the larger school with 1,059 students compared with 652.
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 Dent Middle better than Forest Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Lake Elementary ranks higher (62.4 vs 42.8 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 Dent Middle and Forest Lake Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dent Middle: 1,059. Forest Lake Elementary: 652. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dent Middle and Forest Lake Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Dent Middle is 121st of 248 and Forest Lake Elementary is 229th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).