Longleaf Middle vs Rice Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longleaf Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
796 students
Rice Creek Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
718 students
| Measure | Longleaf Middle Columbia, South Carolina | Rice Creek Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #145 of 248 | #329 of 688 |
| National rank | #9995 of 15,369 | #21756 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 796 | 718 |
| Enrollment | 796 | 718 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 49% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rice Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.9 vs 39.2).
- •Rice Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 34%).
- •Rice Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •Rice Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.5).
- •Longleaf Middle is the larger school with 796 students compared with 718.
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 Longleaf Middle better than Rice Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rice Creek Elementary ranks higher (54.9 vs 39.2 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 Longleaf Middle and Rice Creek Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longleaf Middle: 796. Rice Creek Elementary: 718. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longleaf Middle and Rice Creek Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Longleaf Middle is 145th of 248 and Rice Creek Elementary is 329th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).