Forest Lake Elementary vs Joseph Keels Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Lake Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
652 students
Joseph Keels Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
| Measure | Forest Lake Elementary Columbia, South Carolina | Joseph Keels Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #229 of 688 | #501 of 688 |
| National rank | #16513 of 50,301 | #33593 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 652 | 465 |
| Enrollment | 652 | 465 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 37% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.4 vs 37.6).
- •Forest Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 37%).
- •Forest Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 31%).
- •Joseph Keels Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.3).
- •Forest Lake Elementary is the larger school with 652 students compared with 465.
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 Forest Lake Elementary better than Joseph Keels Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Lake Elementary ranks higher (62.4 vs 37.6 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 Forest Lake Elementary and Joseph Keels Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Lake Elementary: 652. Joseph Keels Elementary: 465. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Lake Elementary and Joseph Keels Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Forest Lake Elementary is 229th of 688 and Joseph Keels Elementary is 501st of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).