Harbison West Elementary vs Kershaw Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 74 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
Kershaw Elementary
Kershaw · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
512 students
| Measure | Harbison West Elementary Columbia, South Carolina | Kershaw Elementary Kershaw, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #227 of 688 | #484 of 688 |
| National rank | #16384 of 50,301 | #32560 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 510 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| city | Columbia | Kershaw |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harbison West Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.6 vs 39.1).
- •Harbison West Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Harbison West Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 32%).
- •Harbison West Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 14.2).
- •Kershaw Elementary is the larger school with 512 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 Kershaw Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Harbison West Elementary ranks higher (62.6 vs 39.1 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 Kershaw Elementary?
About 74 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Kershaw in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harbison West Elementary: 510. Kershaw Elementary: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harbison West Elementary and Kershaw Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Harbison West Elementary is 227th of 688 and Kershaw Elementary is 484th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).