Kelly Mill Middle vs Rice Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kelly Mill Middle
Blythewood · Public middle · Grades 2–8
979 students
Rice Creek Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
718 students
| Measure | Kelly Mill Middle Blythewood, South Carolina | Rice Creek Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #108 of 248 | #329 of 688 |
| National rank | #8629 of 15,369 | #21756 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 979 | 718 |
| Enrollment | 979 | 718 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 49% |
| city | Blythewood | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rice Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.9 vs 45.4).
- •Rice Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 39%).
- •Rice Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 43%).
- •Rice Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.8).
- •Kelly Mill Middle is the larger school with 979 students compared with 718.
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 Kelly Mill Middle better than Rice Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rice Creek Elementary ranks higher (54.9 vs 45.4 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 Kelly Mill Middle and Rice Creek Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Blythewood and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kelly Mill Middle: 979. Rice Creek Elementary: 718. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kelly Mill Middle and Rice Creek Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Kelly Mill Middle is 108th of 248 and Rice Creek Elementary is 329th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).