Hopkins Elementary vs Mill Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hopkins Elementary
Hopkins · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
284 students
Mill Creek Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
353 students
| Measure | Hopkins Elementary Hopkins, South Carolina | Mill Creek Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #621 of 688 | #604 of 688 |
| National rank | #42430 of 50,301 | #40666 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 284 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| city | Hopkins | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mill Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.6 vs 23.8).
- •Mill Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Mill Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Hopkins Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.3).
- •Mill Creek Elementary is the larger school with 353 students compared with 284.
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 Hopkins Elementary better than Mill Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mill Creek Elementary ranks higher (26.6 vs 23.8 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 Hopkins Elementary and Mill Creek Elementary?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Hopkins and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hopkins Elementary: 284. Mill Creek Elementary: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hopkins Elementary and Mill Creek Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Hopkins Elementary is 621st of 688 and Mill Creek Elementary is 604th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).