H. B. Rhame Elementary vs Riverbank 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.
H. B. Rhame Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
418 students
Riverbank Elementary
West Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
996 students
| Measure | H. B. Rhame Elementary Columbia, South Carolina | Riverbank Elementary West Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #540 of 688 | #407 of 688 |
| National rank | #36317 of 50,301 | #27113 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 418 | 996 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 996 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 46% |
| city | Columbia | West Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverbank Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.1 vs 33.4).
- •Riverbank Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 31%).
- •Riverbank Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 38%).
- •Riverbank Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.9).
- •Riverbank Elementary is the larger school with 996 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 Riverbank Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Riverbank Elementary ranks higher (47.1 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 Riverbank Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Columbia and West Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
H. B. Rhame Elementary: 418. Riverbank Elementary: 996. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do H. B. Rhame Elementary and Riverbank Elementary rank in South Carolina?
H. B. Rhame Elementary is 540th of 688 and Riverbank Elementary is 407th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).