H. B. Rhame Elementary vs Howe Hall AIMS Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 152 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
H. B. Rhame Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
418 students
Howe Hall AIMS Elementary
Goose Creek · Public elementary · Grades K–5
418 students
| Measure | H. B. Rhame Elementary Columbia, South Carolina | Howe Hall AIMS Elementary Goose Creek, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #540 of 688 | #117 of 688 |
| National rank | #36317 of 50,301 | #9448 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 418 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 62% |
| city | Columbia | Goose Creek |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howe Hall AIMS Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 33.4).
- •Howe Hall AIMS Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 31%).
- •Howe Hall AIMS Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 38%).
- •H. B. Rhame Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.7).
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 H. B. Rhame Elementary better than Howe Hall AIMS Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Howe Hall AIMS Elementary ranks higher (72.7 vs 33.4 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 H. B. Rhame Elementary and Howe Hall AIMS Elementary?
About 152 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Goose Creek in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
H. B. Rhame Elementary: 418. Howe Hall AIMS Elementary: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do H. B. Rhame Elementary and Howe Hall AIMS Elementary rank in South Carolina?
H. B. Rhame Elementary is 540th of 688 and Howe Hall AIMS Elementary is 117th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).