Dent Middle vs Richland Northeast High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.8 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
Richland Northeast High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,340 students
| Measure | Dent Middle Columbia, South Carolina | Richland Northeast High Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #121 of 248 | #82 of 228 |
| National rank | #9202 of 15,369 | #3258 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,059 | 1,340 |
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 1,340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 58% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richland Northeast High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 42.8).
- •Richland Northeast High does better on math proficiency (58% vs 34%).
- •Richland Northeast High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Dent Middle does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.4).
- •Richland Northeast High is the larger school with 1,340 students compared with 1,059.
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 Richland Northeast High?
On the Success Index (US), Richland Northeast High ranks higher (70.2 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 Richland Northeast High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dent Middle: 1,059. Richland Northeast High: 1,340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dent Middle and Richland Northeast High rank in South Carolina?
Dent Middle is 121st of 248 and Richland Northeast High is 82nd of 228 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).