H. B. Rhame Elementary vs Sandel Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.4 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
Sandel Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
479 students
| Measure | H. B. Rhame Elementary Columbia, South Carolina | Sandel Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #540 of 688 | #571 of 688 |
| National rank | #36317 of 50,301 | #38828 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 418 | 479 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 32% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •H. B. Rhame Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.4 vs 29.6).
- •Sandel Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •H. B. Rhame Elementary does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 29%).
- •Sandel Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.9).
- •Sandel Elementary is the larger school with 479 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 Sandel Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), H. B. Rhame Elementary ranks higher (33.4 vs 29.6 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 Sandel Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
H. B. Rhame Elementary: 418. Sandel Elementary: 479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do H. B. Rhame Elementary and Sandel Elementary rank in South Carolina?
H. B. Rhame Elementary is 540th of 688 and Sandel Elementary is 571st of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).