Herbert A. Wood Elementary vs R. H. Fulmer Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.0 km 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
R. H. Fulmer Middle
West Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
526 students
| Measure | Herbert A. Wood Elementary West Columbia, South Carolina | R. H. Fulmer Middle West Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #453 of 688 | #101 of 248 |
| National rank | #30490 of 50,301 | #8125 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 938 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 938 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 36% |
| city | West Columbia | West Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •R. H. Fulmer Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.8 vs 42.2).
- •Herbert A. Wood Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •R. H. Fulmer Middle does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 39%).
- •R. H. Fulmer Middle does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.4).
- •Herbert A. Wood Elementary is the larger school with 938 students compared with 526.
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 R. H. Fulmer Middle?
On the Success Index (US), R. H. Fulmer Middle ranks higher (47.8 vs 42.2 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 R. H. Fulmer Middle?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between West Columbia and West Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herbert A. Wood Elementary: 938. R. H. Fulmer Middle: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herbert A. Wood Elementary and R. H. Fulmer Middle rank in South Carolina?
Herbert A. Wood Elementary is 453rd of 688 and R. H. Fulmer Middle is 101st of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).