Killian Elementary vs Rice Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.0 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
Rice Creek Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
718 students
| Measure | Killian Elementary Columbia, South Carolina | Rice Creek Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #319 of 688 | #329 of 688 |
| National rank | #21387 of 50,301 | #21756 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 699 | 718 |
| Enrollment | 699 | 718 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 49% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (55.4 vs 54.9).
- •Killian Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 49%).
- •Rice Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 45%).
- •Killian Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.3).
- •Rice Creek Elementary is the larger school with 718 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 Rice Creek Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Killian Elementary and Rice Creek Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Killian Elementary: 699. Rice Creek Elementary: 718. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Killian Elementary and Rice Creek Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Killian Elementary is 319th of 688 and Rice Creek Elementary is 329th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).