E. L. Wright Middle vs Polo Road Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.7 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
Polo Road Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
665 students
| Measure | E. L. Wright Middle Columbia, South Carolina | Polo Road Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #396 of 688 | #438 of 688 |
| National rank | #26723 of 50,301 | #28635 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,275 | 665 |
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 665 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 46% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •E. L. Wright Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.6 vs 45.0).
- •Polo Road Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 43%).
- •E. L. Wright Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 39%).
- •Polo Road Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.7).
- •E. L. Wright Middle is the larger school with 1,275 students compared with 665.
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 Polo Road Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), E. L. Wright Middle ranks higher (47.6 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 E. L. Wright Middle and Polo Road Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
E. L. Wright Middle: 1,275. Polo Road Elementary: 665. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do E. L. Wright Middle and Polo Road Elementary rank in South Carolina?
E. L. Wright Middle is 396th of 688 and Polo Road Elementary is 438th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).