Dent Middle vs Joseph Keels Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.6 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
Joseph Keels Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
| Measure | Dent Middle Columbia, South Carolina | Joseph Keels Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #121 of 248 | #501 of 688 |
| National rank | #9202 of 15,369 | #33593 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,059 | 465 |
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 465 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 37% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dent Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.8 vs 37.6).
- •Joseph Keels Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Dent Middle does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •Joseph Keels Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.8).
- •Dent Middle is the larger school with 1,059 students compared with 465.
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 Joseph Keels Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dent Middle ranks higher (42.8 vs 37.6 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 Dent Middle and Joseph Keels Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dent Middle: 1,059. Joseph Keels Elementary: 465. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dent Middle and Joseph Keels Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Dent Middle is 121st of 248 and Joseph Keels Elementary is 501st of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).