Longleaf Middle vs Westwood High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.1 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
Westwood High
Blythewood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,743 students
| Measure | Longleaf Middle Columbia, South Carolina | Westwood High Blythewood, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #145 of 248 | #95 of 228 |
| National rank | #9995 of 15,369 | #3693 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 796 | 1,743 |
| Enrollment | 796 | 1,743 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 61% |
| city | Columbia | Blythewood |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westwood High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 39.2).
- •Westwood High does better on math proficiency (61% vs 34%).
- •Westwood High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Longleaf Middle does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.4).
- •Westwood High is the larger school with 1,743 students compared with 796.
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 Westwood High?
On the Success Index (US), Westwood High ranks higher (68.5 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 Westwood High?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Blythewood in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longleaf Middle: 796. Westwood High: 1,743. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longleaf Middle and Westwood High rank in South Carolina?
Longleaf Middle is 145th of 248 and Westwood High is 95th of 228 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).