Herbert A. Wood Elementary vs Pine Ridge Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 213 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herbert A. Wood Elementary
West Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
938 students
Pine Ridge Middle
West Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
379 students
| Measure | Herbert A. Wood Elementary West Columbia, South Carolina | Pine Ridge Middle West Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #453 of 688 | #206 of 248 |
| National rank | #30490 of 50,301 | #12719 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 938 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 938 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 21% |
| city | West Columbia | West Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herbert A. Wood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.2 vs 25.8).
- •Herbert A. Wood Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 21%).
- •Herbert A. Wood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 27%).
- •Pine Ridge Middle does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.4).
- •Herbert A. Wood Elementary is the larger school with 938 students compared with 379.
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 Herbert A. Wood Elementary better than Pine Ridge Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Herbert A. Wood Elementary ranks higher (42.2 vs 25.8 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 Herbert A. Wood Elementary and Pine Ridge Middle?
About 213 m in a straight line, between West Columbia and West Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herbert A. Wood Elementary: 938. Pine Ridge Middle: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herbert A. Wood Elementary and Pine Ridge Middle rank in South Carolina?
Herbert A. Wood Elementary is 453rd of 688 and Pine Ridge Middle is 206th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).