E. L. Wright Middle vs Richland Northeast High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.2 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
Richland Northeast High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,340 students
| Measure | E. L. Wright Middle Columbia, South Carolina | Richland Northeast High Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #396 of 688 | #82 of 228 |
| National rank | #26723 of 50,301 | #3258 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,275 | 1,340 |
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 1,340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 58% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richland Northeast High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 47.6).
- •Richland Northeast High does better on math proficiency (58% vs 43%).
- •Richland Northeast High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 49%).
- •Richland Northeast High does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.7).
- •Richland Northeast High is the larger school with 1,340 students compared with 1,275.
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 Richland Northeast High?
On the Success Index (US), Richland Northeast High ranks higher (70.2 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 Richland Northeast High?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
E. L. Wright Middle: 1,275. Richland Northeast High: 1,340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do E. L. Wright Middle and Richland Northeast High rank in South Carolina?
E. L. Wright Middle is 396th of 688 and Richland Northeast High is 82nd of 228 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).