Rice Creek Elementary vs Sandlapper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rice Creek Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
718 students
Sandlapper Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
671 students
| Measure | Rice Creek Elementary Columbia, South Carolina | Sandlapper Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #329 of 688 | #365 of 688 |
| National rank | #21756 of 50,301 | #24843 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 718 | 671 |
| Enrollment | 718 | 671 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 47% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rice Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.9 vs 50.5).
- •Rice Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Rice Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 46%).
- •Rice Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.4).
- •Rice Creek Elementary is the larger school with 718 students compared with 671.
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 Rice Creek Elementary better than Sandlapper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rice Creek Elementary ranks higher (54.9 vs 50.5 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 Rice Creek Elementary and Sandlapper Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rice Creek Elementary: 718. Sandlapper Elementary: 671. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rice Creek Elementary and Sandlapper Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Rice Creek Elementary is 329th of 688 and Sandlapper Elementary is 365th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).