Gray Collegiate Academy vs Meadow Glen Elementary
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.
Gray Collegiate Academy
West Columbia · Charter high · Grades 6–12
935 students
Meadow Glen Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
775 students
| Measure | Gray Collegiate Academy West Columbia, South Carolina | Meadow Glen Elementary Lexington, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #81 of 228 | #28 of 688 |
| National rank | #3232 of 16,910 | #3100 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 935 | 775 |
| Enrollment | 935 | 775 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 25.3 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 75% |
| city | West Columbia | Lexington |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadow Glen Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.6 vs 70.3).
- •Meadow Glen Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •Gray Collegiate Academy does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 71%).
- •Meadow Glen Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 25.3).
- •Gray Collegiate Academy is the larger school with 935 students compared with 775.
- •Gray Collegiate Academy is a charter school while Meadow Glen Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Gray Collegiate Academy better than Meadow Glen Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Meadow Glen Elementary ranks higher (83.6 vs 70.3 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 Gray Collegiate Academy and Meadow Glen Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between West Columbia and Lexington in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gray Collegiate Academy: 935. Meadow Glen Elementary: 775. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gray Collegiate Academy and Meadow Glen Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Gray Collegiate Academy is 81st of 228 and Meadow Glen Elementary is 28th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).