Hand Middle vs South Kilbourne Elementary
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.
Hand Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
755 students
South Kilbourne Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
234 students
| Measure | Hand Middle Columbia, South Carolina | South Kilbourne Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #91 of 248 | #539 of 688 |
| National rank | #7700 of 15,369 | #36220 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 755 | 234 |
| Enrollment | 755 | 234 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 27% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hand Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 33.6).
- •Hand Middle does better on math proficiency (38% vs 27%).
- •Hand Middle does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 37%).
- •South Kilbourne Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.4).
- •Hand Middle is the larger school with 755 students compared with 234.
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 South Kilbourne Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hand Middle ranks higher (49.7 vs 33.6 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 Hand Middle and South Kilbourne Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hand Middle: 755. South Kilbourne Elementary: 234. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hand Middle and South Kilbourne Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Hand Middle is 91st of 248 and South Kilbourne Elementary is 539th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).