Harbison West Elementary vs Irmo Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.8 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 Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
992 students
| Measure | Harbison West Elementary Columbia, South Carolina | Irmo Middle Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #227 of 688 | #112 of 248 |
| National rank | #16384 of 50,301 | #8811 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 510 | 992 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 992 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 33% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harbison West Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.6 vs 44.6).
- •Harbison West Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 33%).
- •Harbison West Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •Harbison West Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 11.4).
- •Irmo Middle is the larger school with 992 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 Harbison West Elementary better than Irmo Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Harbison West Elementary ranks higher (62.6 vs 44.6 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 Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harbison West Elementary: 510. Irmo Middle: 992. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harbison West Elementary and Irmo Middle rank in South Carolina?
Harbison West Elementary is 227th of 688 and Irmo Middle is 112th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).