Harbison West Elementary vs Irmo Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harbison West Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
510 students
Irmo Elementary
Irmo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students
| Measure | Harbison West Elementary Columbia, South Carolina | Irmo Elementary Irmo, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #227 of 688 | #125 of 688 |
| National rank | #16384 of 50,301 | #10254 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 510 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 56% |
| city | Columbia | Irmo |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Irmo Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 62.6).
- •Irmo Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 52%).
- •Irmo Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 49%).
- •Harbison West Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 12.2).
- •Harbison West Elementary is the larger school with 510 students compared with 487.
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 Harbison West Elementary better than Irmo Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Irmo Elementary ranks higher (71.5 vs 62.6 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 Harbison West Elementary and Irmo Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Irmo in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harbison West Elementary: 510. Irmo Elementary: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harbison West Elementary and Irmo Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Harbison West Elementary is 227th of 688 and Irmo Elementary is 125th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).