Langford Elementary vs Sandlapper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Langford Elementary
Blythewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
631 students
Sandlapper Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
671 students
| Measure | Langford Elementary Blythewood, South Carolina | Sandlapper Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #331 of 688 | #365 of 688 |
| National rank | #21956 of 50,301 | #24843 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 631 | 671 |
| Enrollment | 631 | 671 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 47% |
| city | Blythewood | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Langford Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.6 vs 50.5).
- •Langford Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Langford Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Sandlapper Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.4).
- •Sandlapper Elementary is the larger school with 671 students compared with 631.
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 Langford Elementary better than Sandlapper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Langford Elementary ranks higher (54.6 vs 50.5 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 Langford Elementary and Sandlapper Elementary?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Blythewood and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Langford Elementary: 631. Sandlapper Elementary: 671. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Langford Elementary and Sandlapper Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Langford Elementary is 331st of 688 and Sandlapper Elementary is 365th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).