Ridge View High vs Sandlapper 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.
Ridge View High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,631 students
Sandlapper Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
671 students
| Measure | Ridge View High Columbia, South Carolina | Sandlapper Elementary Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #53 of 228 | #365 of 688 |
| National rank | #2153 of 16,910 | #24843 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,631 | 671 |
| Enrollment | 1,631 | 671 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 47% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridge View High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.0 vs 50.5).
- •Ridge View High does better on math proficiency (69% vs 47%).
- •Ridge View High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 46%).
- •Sandlapper Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.6).
- •Ridge View High is the larger school with 1,631 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 Ridge View High better than Sandlapper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ridge View High ranks higher (75.0 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 Ridge View High and Sandlapper Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ridge View High: 1,631. Sandlapper Elementary: 671. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ridge View High and Sandlapper Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Ridge View High is 53rd of 228 and Sandlapper Elementary is 365th of 688 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).