Dreher High vs Rosewood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.4 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
Rosewood Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
338 students
| Measure | Dreher High Columbia, South Carolina | Rosewood Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #43 of 228 | #25 of 688 |
| National rank | #1884 of 16,910 | #2584 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,144 | 338 |
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rosewood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.7 vs 76.3).
- •Dreher High does better on math proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Rosewood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 72%).
- •Rosewood Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.9).
- •Dreher High is the larger school with 1,144 students compared with 338.
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 Rosewood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rosewood Elementary ranks higher (84.7 vs 76.3 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 Rosewood Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dreher High: 1,144. Rosewood Elementary: 338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dreher High and Rosewood Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Dreher High is 43rd of 228 and Rosewood Elementary is 25th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).