Irmo Elementary vs Irmo High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irmo Elementary
Irmo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students
Irmo High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,272 students
| Measure | Irmo Elementary Irmo, South Carolina | Irmo High Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #125 of 688 | #129 of 228 |
| National rank | #10254 of 50,301 | #5457 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 487 | 1,272 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 1,272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 39% |
| city | Irmo | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Irmo Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 61.4).
- •Irmo Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 39%).
- •Irmo High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 64%).
- •Irmo High does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.2).
- •Irmo High is the larger school with 1,272 students compared with 487.
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 Irmo Elementary better than Irmo High?
On the Success Index (US), Irmo Elementary ranks higher (71.5 vs 61.4 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 Irmo Elementary and Irmo High?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Irmo and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irmo Elementary: 487. Irmo High: 1,272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irmo Elementary and Irmo High rank in South Carolina?
Irmo Elementary is 125th of 688 and Irmo High is 129th of 228 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).