Richland One Charter Middle College vs South Kilbourne Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richland One Charter Middle College
Columbia · Charter high · Grades 11–12
106 students
South Kilbourne Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
234 students
| Measure | Richland One Charter Middle College Columbia, South Carolina | South Kilbourne Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #201 of 228 | #539 of 688 |
| National rank | #12615 of 16,910 | #36220 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 11–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 106 | 234 |
| Enrollment | 106 | 234 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 27% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (33.2 vs 33.6).
- •South Kilbourne Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 26.5).
- •South Kilbourne Elementary is the larger school with 234 students compared with 106.
- •Richland One Charter Middle College is a charter school while South Kilbourne Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Richland One Charter Middle College better than South Kilbourne Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Richland One Charter Middle College and South Kilbourne Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richland One Charter Middle College: 106. South Kilbourne Elementary: 234. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richland One Charter Middle College and South Kilbourne Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Richland One Charter Middle College is 201st of 228 and South Kilbourne Elementary is 539th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).