Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus vs Rice Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus
Blythewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
531 students
Rice Creek Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
718 students
| Measure | Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus Blythewood, South Carolina | Rice Creek Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #205 of 688 | #329 of 688 |
| National rank | #15457 of 50,301 | #21756 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 531 | 718 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 718 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 49% |
| Math proficiency | – | 49% |
| city | Blythewood | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 54.9).
- •Rice Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.6).
- •Rice Creek Elementary is the larger school with 718 students compared with 531.
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 Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus better than Rice Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus ranks higher (64.0 vs 54.9 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 Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus and Rice Creek Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Blythewood and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus: 531. Rice Creek Elementary: 718. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus and Rice Creek Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Lake Carolina Elementary Lower Campus is 205th of 688 and Rice Creek Elementary is 329th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).