Killian Elementary vs Longleaf Middle
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.
Killian Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
699 students
Longleaf Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
796 students
| Measure | Killian Elementary Columbia, South Carolina | Longleaf Middle Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #319 of 688 | #145 of 248 |
| National rank | #21387 of 50,301 | #9995 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 699 | 796 |
| Enrollment | 699 | 796 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 34% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Killian Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.4 vs 39.2).
- •Killian Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 34%).
- •Killian Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Killian Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.5).
- •Longleaf Middle is the larger school with 796 students compared with 699.
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 Killian Elementary better than Longleaf Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Killian Elementary ranks higher (55.4 vs 39.2 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 Killian Elementary and Longleaf Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Killian Elementary: 699. Longleaf Middle: 796. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Killian Elementary and Longleaf Middle rank in South Carolina?
Killian Elementary is 319th of 688 and Longleaf Middle is 145th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).