Kelly Mill Middle vs Ridge View High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.4 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
Ridge View High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,631 students
| Measure | Kelly Mill Middle Blythewood, South Carolina | Ridge View High Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #108 of 248 | #53 of 228 |
| National rank | #8629 of 15,369 | #2153 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 2–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 979 | 1,631 |
| Enrollment | 979 | 1,631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 69% |
| city | Blythewood | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridge View High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.0 vs 45.4).
- •Ridge View High does better on math proficiency (69% vs 39%).
- •Ridge View High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 43%).
- •Kelly Mill Middle does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.6).
- •Ridge View High is the larger school with 1,631 students compared with 979.
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 Ridge View High?
On the Success Index (US), Ridge View High ranks higher (75.0 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 Ridge View High?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Blythewood and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kelly Mill Middle: 979. Ridge View High: 1,631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kelly Mill Middle and Ridge View High rank in South Carolina?
Kelly Mill Middle is 108th of 248 and Ridge View High is 53rd of 228 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).