H. B. Rhame Elementary vs Northside Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.8 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
Northside Middle
West Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
528 students
| Measure | H. B. Rhame Elementary Columbia, South Carolina | Northside Middle West Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #540 of 688 | #153 of 248 |
| National rank | #36317 of 50,301 | #10633 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 418 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 27% |
| city | Columbia | West Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northside Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.1 vs 33.4).
- •H. B. Rhame Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Northside Middle does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.9).
- •Northside Middle is the larger school with 528 students compared with 418.
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 Northside Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Northside Middle ranks higher (36.1 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 Northside Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Columbia and West Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
H. B. Rhame Elementary: 418. Northside Middle: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do H. B. Rhame Elementary and Northside Middle rank in South Carolina?
H. B. Rhame Elementary is 540th of 688 and Northside Middle is 153rd of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).