Irmo High vs Leaphart Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irmo High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,272 students
Leaphart Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
483 students
| Measure | Irmo High Columbia, South Carolina | Leaphart Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #129 of 228 | #415 of 688 |
| National rank | #5457 of 16,910 | #27303 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,272 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 1,272 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 41% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Irmo High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.4 vs 46.8).
- •Leaphart Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 39%).
- •Irmo High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 41%).
- •Leaphart Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.0).
- •Irmo High is the larger school with 1,272 students compared with 483.
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 High better than Leaphart Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Irmo High ranks higher (61.4 vs 46.8 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 Irmo High and Leaphart Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irmo High: 1,272. Leaphart Elementary: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irmo High and Leaphart Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Irmo High is 129th of 228 and Leaphart Elementary is 415th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).