Edward E. Taylor Elementary vs H. B. Rhame Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edward E. Taylor Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
217 students
H. B. Rhame Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
418 students
| Measure | Edward E. Taylor Elementary Columbia, South Carolina | H. B. Rhame Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #615 of 688 | #540 of 688 |
| National rank | #41820 of 50,301 | #36317 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 217 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 217 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 31% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •H. B. Rhame Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.4 vs 24.8).
- •H. B. Rhame Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 22%).
- •H. B. Rhame Elementary does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 27%).
- •Edward E. Taylor Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.9).
- •H. B. Rhame Elementary is the larger school with 418 students compared with 217.
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 Edward E. Taylor Elementary better than H. B. Rhame Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), H. B. Rhame Elementary ranks higher (33.4 vs 24.8 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 Edward E. Taylor Elementary and H. B. Rhame Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edward E. Taylor Elementary: 217. H. B. Rhame Elementary: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edward E. Taylor Elementary and H. B. Rhame Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Edward E. Taylor Elementary is 615th of 688 and H. B. Rhame Elementary is 540th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).