Riverbank Elementary vs Saluda River Academy for the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverbank Elementary
West Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
996 students
Saluda River Academy for the Arts
West Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
400 students
| Measure | Riverbank Elementary West Columbia, South Carolina | Saluda River Academy for the Arts West Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #407 of 688 | #431 of 688 |
| National rank | #27113 of 50,301 | #28344 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 996 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 996 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 47% |
| city | West Columbia | West Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverbank Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.1 vs 45.4).
- •Saluda River Academy for the Arts does better on math proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Riverbank Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Riverbank Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 12.9).
- •Riverbank Elementary is the larger school with 996 students compared with 400.
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 Riverbank Elementary better than Saluda River Academy for the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Riverbank Elementary ranks higher (47.1 vs 45.4 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 Riverbank Elementary and Saluda River Academy for the Arts?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between West Columbia and West Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riverbank Elementary: 996. Saluda River Academy for the Arts: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riverbank Elementary and Saluda River Academy for the Arts rank in South Carolina?
Riverbank Elementary is 407th of 688 and Saluda River Academy for the Arts is 431st of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).