L. B. Nelson Elementary vs Spring Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
L. B. Nelson Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
541 students
Spring Valley High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,230 students
| Measure | L. B. Nelson Elementary Columbia, South Carolina | Spring Valley High Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #337 of 688 | #46 of 228 |
| National rank | #22298 of 50,301 | #1910 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 541 | 2,230 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 2,230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 81% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spring Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 54.1).
- •Spring Valley High does better on math proficiency (81% vs 51%).
- •Spring Valley High does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 44%).
- •L. B. Nelson Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 17.8).
- •Spring Valley High is the larger school with 2,230 students compared with 541.
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 L. B. Nelson Elementary better than Spring Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Spring Valley High ranks higher (76.2 vs 54.1 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 L. B. Nelson Elementary and Spring Valley High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
L. B. Nelson Elementary: 541. Spring Valley High: 2,230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do L. B. Nelson Elementary and Spring Valley High rank in South Carolina?
L. B. Nelson Elementary is 337th of 688 and Spring Valley High is 46th of 228 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).