Lower Richland High vs Mill Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lower Richland High
Hopkins · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,218 students
Mill Creek Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
353 students
| Measure | Lower Richland High Hopkins, South Carolina | Mill Creek Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #180 of 228 | #604 of 688 |
| National rank | #9985 of 16,910 | #40666 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,218 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 1,218 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 32% |
| city | Hopkins | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lower Richland High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.9 vs 26.6).
- •Mill Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Lower Richland High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Lower Richland High does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.3).
- •Lower Richland High is the larger school with 1,218 students compared with 353.
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 Lower Richland High better than Mill Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lower Richland High ranks higher (43.9 vs 26.6 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 Lower Richland High and Mill Creek Elementary?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Hopkins and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lower Richland High: 1,218. Mill Creek Elementary: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lower Richland High and Mill Creek Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Lower Richland High is 180th of 228 and Mill Creek Elementary is 604th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).