Forest Lake Elementary vs Satchel Ford Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.7 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
Satchel Ford Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
721 students
| Measure | Forest Lake Elementary Columbia, South Carolina | Satchel Ford Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #229 of 688 | #88 of 688 |
| National rank | #16513 of 50,301 | #7686 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 652 | 721 |
| Enrollment | 652 | 721 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 71% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Satchel Ford Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 62.4).
- •Satchel Ford Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 60%).
- •Satchel Ford Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 50%).
- •Forest Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.3).
- •Satchel Ford Elementary is the larger school with 721 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 Satchel Ford Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Satchel Ford Elementary ranks higher (75.5 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 Satchel Ford Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Lake Elementary: 652. Satchel Ford Elementary: 721. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Lake Elementary and Satchel Ford Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Forest Lake Elementary is 229th of 688 and Satchel Ford Elementary is 88th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).