Pine Ridge Middle vs Springdale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pine Ridge Middle
West Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
379 students
Springdale Elementary
West Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students
| Measure | Pine Ridge Middle West Columbia, South Carolina | Springdale Elementary West Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #206 of 248 | #305 of 688 |
| National rank | #12719 of 15,369 | #20715 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 379 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 56% |
| city | West Columbia | West Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Springdale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 25.8).
- •Springdale Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 21%).
- •Springdale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 27%).
- •Pine Ridge Middle does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.3).
- •Springdale Elementary is the larger school with 443 students compared with 379.
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 Ridge Middle better than Springdale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Springdale Elementary ranks higher (56.4 vs 25.8 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 Ridge Middle and Springdale Elementary?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between West Columbia and West Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pine Ridge Middle: 379. Springdale Elementary: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pine Ridge Middle and Springdale Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Pine Ridge Middle is 206th of 248 and Springdale Elementary is 305th of 688 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).