Edward E. Taylor Elementary vs St. Andrews Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
St. Andrews Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
627 students
| Measure | Edward E. Taylor Elementary Columbia, South Carolina | St. Andrews Middle Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #615 of 688 | #208 of 248 |
| National rank | #41820 of 50,301 | #12843 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 217 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 217 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 14% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (24.8 vs 25.1).
- •Edward E. Taylor Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 14%).
- •St. Andrews Middle does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.4).
- •St. Andrews Middle is the larger school with 627 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 St. Andrews Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Edward E. Taylor Elementary and St. Andrews Middle?
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. St. Andrews Middle: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edward E. Taylor Elementary and St. Andrews Middle rank in South Carolina?
Edward E. Taylor Elementary is 615th of 688 and St. Andrews Middle is 208th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).