Meadowfield Elementary vs South Kilbourne Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadowfield Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
615 students
South Kilbourne Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
234 students
| Measure | Meadowfield Elementary Columbia, South Carolina | South Kilbourne Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #402 of 688 | #539 of 688 |
| National rank | #26909 of 50,301 | #36220 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 615 | 234 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 234 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 27% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadowfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 33.6).
- •Meadowfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 27%).
- •Meadowfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 37%).
- •South Kilbourne Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.6).
- •Meadowfield Elementary is the larger school with 615 students compared with 234.
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 Meadowfield Elementary better than South Kilbourne Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Meadowfield Elementary ranks higher (47.4 vs 33.6 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 Meadowfield Elementary and South Kilbourne Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meadowfield Elementary: 615. South Kilbourne Elementary: 234. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meadowfield Elementary and South Kilbourne Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Meadowfield Elementary is 402nd of 688 and South Kilbourne Elementary is 539th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).