Edward E. Taylor Elementary vs Heyward Gibbes Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 840 m 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
Heyward Gibbes Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
252 students
| Measure | Edward E. Taylor Elementary Columbia, South Carolina | Heyward Gibbes Middle Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #615 of 688 | #232 of 248 |
| National rank | #41820 of 50,301 | #13816 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 217 | 252 |
| Enrollment | 217 | 252 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 8% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edward E. Taylor Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.8 vs 19.8).
- •Edward E. Taylor Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 8%).
- •Edward E. Taylor Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 19%).
- •Heyward Gibbes Middle does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.4).
- •Heyward Gibbes Middle is the larger school with 252 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 Heyward Gibbes Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Edward E. Taylor Elementary ranks higher (24.8 vs 19.8 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 Heyward Gibbes Middle?
About 840 m in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edward E. Taylor Elementary: 217. Heyward Gibbes Middle: 252. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edward E. Taylor Elementary and Heyward Gibbes Middle rank in South Carolina?
Edward E. Taylor Elementary is 615th of 688 and Heyward Gibbes Middle is 232nd of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).