Pine Grove Elementary vs St. Andrews Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 4.3 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
St. Andrews Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
627 students
| Measure | Pine Grove Elementary Columbia, South Carolina | St. Andrews Middle Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #629 of 688 | #208 of 248 |
| National rank | #42968 of 50,301 | #12843 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 501 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 14% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. Andrews Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.1 vs 23.0).
- •Pine Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 14%).
- •St. Andrews Middle does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •St. Andrews Middle does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.8).
- •St. Andrews Middle is the larger school with 627 students compared with 501.
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 St. Andrews Middle?
On the Success Index (US), St. Andrews Middle ranks higher (25.1 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 St. Andrews Middle?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pine Grove Elementary: 501. St. Andrews Middle: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pine Grove Elementary and St. Andrews Middle rank in South Carolina?
Pine Grove Elementary is 629th of 688 and St. Andrews Middle is 208th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).