Forest Lake Elementary vs Richland Northeast High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.3 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
Richland Northeast High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,340 students
| Measure | Forest Lake Elementary Columbia, South Carolina | Richland Northeast High Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #229 of 688 | #82 of 228 |
| National rank | #16513 of 50,301 | #3258 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 652 | 1,340 |
| Enrollment | 652 | 1,340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 58% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richland Northeast High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 62.4).
- •Forest Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 58%).
- •Richland Northeast High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 50%).
- •Forest Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.4).
- •Richland Northeast High is the larger school with 1,340 students compared with 652.
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 Richland Northeast High?
On the Success Index (US), Richland Northeast High ranks higher (70.2 vs 62.4 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 Richland Northeast High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Lake Elementary: 652. Richland Northeast High: 1,340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Lake Elementary and Richland Northeast High rank in South Carolina?
Forest Lake Elementary is 229th of 688 and Richland Northeast High is 82nd of 228 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).