L. B. Nelson Elementary vs Summit Parkway Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.7 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
Summit Parkway Middle
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,229 students
| Measure | L. B. Nelson Elementary Columbia, South Carolina | Summit Parkway Middle Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #337 of 688 | #485 of 688 |
| National rank | #22298 of 50,301 | #32588 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 541 | 1,229 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 1,229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 35% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •L. B. Nelson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 39.1).
- •L. B. Nelson Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 35%).
- •Summit Parkway Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 44%).
- •L. B. Nelson Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.6).
- •Summit Parkway Middle is the larger school with 1,229 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 Summit Parkway Middle?
On the Success Index (US), L. B. Nelson Elementary ranks higher (54.1 vs 39.1 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 Summit Parkway Middle?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
L. B. Nelson Elementary: 541. Summit Parkway Middle: 1,229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do L. B. Nelson Elementary and Summit Parkway Middle rank in South Carolina?
L. B. Nelson Elementary is 337th of 688 and Summit Parkway Middle is 485th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).