Leaphart Elementary vs River Bluff High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leaphart Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
483 students
River Bluff High
Lexington · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,117 students
| Measure | Leaphart Elementary Columbia, South Carolina | River Bluff High Lexington, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #415 of 688 | #57 of 228 |
| National rank | #27303 of 50,301 | #2237 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 483 | 2,117 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 2,117 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 65% |
| city | Columbia | Lexington |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Bluff High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 46.8).
- •River Bluff High does better on math proficiency (65% vs 41%).
- •River Bluff High does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 41%).
- •Leaphart Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 16.2).
- •River Bluff High is the larger school with 2,117 students compared with 483.
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 Leaphart Elementary better than River Bluff High?
On the Success Index (US), River Bluff High ranks higher (74.5 vs 46.8 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 Leaphart Elementary and River Bluff High?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Lexington in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leaphart Elementary: 483. River Bluff High: 2,117. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leaphart Elementary and River Bluff High rank in South Carolina?
Leaphart Elementary is 415th of 688 and River Bluff High is 57th of 228 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).