H. E. Corley Elementary vs Harbison West Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
H. E. Corley Elementary
Irmo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
557 students
Harbison West Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
510 students
| Measure | H. E. Corley Elementary Irmo, South Carolina | Harbison West Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #233 of 688 | #227 of 688 |
| National rank | #16843 of 50,301 | #16384 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 557 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 557 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 52% |
| city | Irmo | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (61.9 vs 62.6).
- •Harbison West Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •H. E. Corley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 49%).
- •Harbison West Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 10.1).
- •H. E. Corley Elementary is the larger school with 557 students compared with 510.
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. E. Corley Elementary better than Harbison West Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are H. E. Corley Elementary and Harbison West Elementary?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Irmo and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
H. E. Corley Elementary: 557. Harbison West Elementary: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do H. E. Corley Elementary and Harbison West Elementary rank in South Carolina?
H. E. Corley Elementary is 233rd of 688 and Harbison West Elementary is 227th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).