Eau Claire High vs J. P. Thomas Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eau Claire High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
542 students
J. P. Thomas Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students
| Measure | Eau Claire High Columbia, South Carolina | J. P. Thomas Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #186 of 228 | #587 of 688 |
| National rank | #10537 of 16,910 | #39968 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 542 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eau Claire High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 27.7).
- •J. P. Thomas Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Eau Claire High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Eau Claire High does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.4).
- •Eau Claire High is the larger school with 542 students compared with 346.
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 Eau Claire High better than J. P. Thomas Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Eau Claire High ranks higher (41.7 vs 27.7 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 Eau Claire High and J. P. Thomas Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eau Claire High: 542. J. P. Thomas Elementary: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eau Claire High and J. P. Thomas Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Eau Claire High is 186th of 228 and J. P. Thomas Elementary is 587th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).