Irmo High vs Nursery Road Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.7 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
Nursery Road Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
471 students
| Measure | Irmo High Columbia, South Carolina | Nursery Road Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #129 of 228 | #145 of 688 |
| National rank | #5457 of 16,910 | #11563 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,272 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 1,272 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 57% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nursery Road Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 61.4).
- •Nursery Road Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Irmo High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 54%).
- •Nursery Road Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 12.0).
- •Irmo High is the larger school with 1,272 students compared with 471.
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 Nursery Road Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Nursery Road Elementary ranks higher (69.7 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 High and Nursery Road Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irmo High: 1,272. Nursery Road Elementary: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irmo High and Nursery Road Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Irmo High is 129th of 228 and Nursery Road Elementary is 145th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).