Hand Middle vs Rosewood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hand Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
755 students
Rosewood Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
338 students
| Measure | Hand Middle Columbia, South Carolina | Rosewood Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #91 of 248 | #25 of 688 |
| National rank | #7700 of 15,369 | #2584 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 755 | 338 |
| Enrollment | 755 | 338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 72% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rosewood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.7 vs 49.7).
- •Rosewood Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 38%).
- •Rosewood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 46%).
- •Hand Middle does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.5).
- •Hand Middle is the larger school with 755 students compared with 338.
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 Hand Middle better than Rosewood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rosewood Elementary ranks higher (84.7 vs 49.7 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 Hand Middle and Rosewood Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hand Middle: 755. Rosewood Elementary: 338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hand Middle and Rosewood Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Hand Middle is 91st of 248 and Rosewood Elementary is 25th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).