Gray Collegiate Academy vs Riverbank Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.1 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
Riverbank Elementary
West Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
996 students
| Measure | Gray Collegiate Academy West Columbia, South Carolina | Riverbank Elementary West Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #81 of 228 | #407 of 688 |
| National rank | #3232 of 16,910 | #27113 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 935 | 996 |
| Enrollment | 935 | 996 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 25.3 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 46% |
| city | West Columbia | West Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gray Collegiate Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 47.1).
- •Gray Collegiate Academy does better on math proficiency (67% vs 46%).
- •Gray Collegiate Academy does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 40%).
- •Riverbank Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 25.3).
- •Riverbank Elementary is the larger school with 996 students compared with 935.
- •Gray Collegiate Academy is a charter school while Riverbank 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 Riverbank Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gray Collegiate Academy ranks higher (70.3 vs 47.1 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 Riverbank Elementary?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between West Columbia and West Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gray Collegiate Academy: 935. Riverbank Elementary: 996. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gray Collegiate Academy and Riverbank Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Gray Collegiate Academy is 81st of 228 and Riverbank Elementary is 407th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).