Dreher High vs Hand Middle
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.
Dreher High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,144 students
Hand Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
755 students
| Measure | Dreher High Columbia, South Carolina | Hand Middle Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #43 of 228 | #91 of 248 |
| National rank | #1884 of 16,910 | #7700 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,144 | 755 |
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 755 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 38% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dreher High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 49.7).
- •Dreher High does better on math proficiency (77% vs 38%).
- •Dreher High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 46%).
- •Hand Middle does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.9).
- •Dreher High is the larger school with 1,144 students compared with 755.
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 Dreher High better than Hand Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Dreher High ranks higher (76.3 vs 49.7 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 Dreher High and Hand Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dreher High: 1,144. Hand Middle: 755. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dreher High and Hand Middle rank in South Carolina?
Dreher High is 43rd of 228 and Hand Middle is 91st of 248 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).