Pine Grove Elementary vs Saxe Gotha Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 18 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pine Grove Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students
Saxe Gotha Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
499 students
| Measure | Pine Grove Elementary Columbia, South Carolina | Saxe Gotha Elementary Lexington, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #629 of 688 | #303 of 688 |
| National rank | #42968 of 50,301 | #20617 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 501 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 51% |
| city | Columbia | Lexington |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Saxe Gotha Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.5 vs 23.0).
- •Saxe Gotha Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 21%).
- •Saxe Gotha Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 26%).
- •Saxe Gotha Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.8).
- •Pine Grove Elementary is the larger school with 501 students compared with 499.
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 Pine Grove Elementary better than Saxe Gotha Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Saxe Gotha Elementary ranks higher (56.5 vs 23.0 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 Pine Grove Elementary and Saxe Gotha Elementary?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Lexington in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pine Grove Elementary: 501. Saxe Gotha Elementary: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pine Grove Elementary and Saxe Gotha Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Pine Grove Elementary is 629th of 688 and Saxe Gotha Elementary is 303rd of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).