E. L. Wright Middle vs L. B. Nelson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
E. L. Wright Middle
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,275 students
L. B. Nelson Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
541 students
| Measure | E. L. Wright Middle Columbia, South Carolina | L. B. Nelson Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #396 of 688 | #337 of 688 |
| National rank | #26723 of 50,301 | #22298 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,275 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 51% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •L. B. Nelson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 47.6).
- •L. B. Nelson Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 43%).
- •E. L. Wright Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 44%).
- •L. B. Nelson Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.7).
- •E. L. Wright Middle is the larger school with 1,275 students compared with 541.
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 E. L. Wright Middle better than L. B. Nelson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), L. B. Nelson Elementary ranks higher (54.1 vs 47.6 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 E. L. Wright Middle and L. B. Nelson Elementary?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
E. L. Wright Middle: 1,275. L. B. Nelson Elementary: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do E. L. Wright Middle and L. B. Nelson Elementary rank in South Carolina?
E. L. Wright Middle is 396th of 688 and L. B. Nelson Elementary is 337th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).