Dutch Fork Elementary vs Harbison West Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dutch Fork Elementary
Irmo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
442 students
Harbison West Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
510 students
| Measure | Dutch Fork Elementary Irmo, South Carolina | Harbison West Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #436 of 688 | #227 of 688 |
| National rank | #28603 of 50,301 | #16384 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 442 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 52% |
| city | Irmo | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harbison West Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.6 vs 45.0).
- •Harbison West Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 31%).
- •Harbison West Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 45%).
- •Harbison West Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 9.6).
- •Harbison West Elementary is the larger school with 510 students compared with 442.
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 Dutch Fork Elementary better than Harbison West Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Harbison West Elementary ranks higher (62.6 vs 45.0 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 Dutch Fork Elementary and Harbison West Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Irmo and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dutch Fork Elementary: 442. Harbison West Elementary: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dutch Fork Elementary and Harbison West Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Dutch Fork Elementary is 436th of 688 and Harbison West Elementary is 227th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).