Riverbank Elementary vs St. Andrews Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 2.8 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
St. Andrews Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
627 students
| Measure | Riverbank Elementary West Columbia, South Carolina | St. Andrews Middle Columbia, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #407 of 688 | #208 of 248 |
| National rank | #27113 of 50,301 | #12843 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 996 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 996 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 14% |
| city | West Columbia | Columbia |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverbank Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.1 vs 25.1).
- •Riverbank Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 14%).
- •Riverbank Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 27%).
- •St. Andrews Middle does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.5).
- •Riverbank Elementary is the larger school with 996 students compared with 627.
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 St. Andrews Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Riverbank Elementary ranks higher (47.1 vs 25.1 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 St. Andrews Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between West Columbia and Columbia in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riverbank Elementary: 996. St. Andrews Middle: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riverbank Elementary and St. Andrews Middle rank in South Carolina?
Riverbank Elementary is 407th of 688 and St. Andrews Middle is 208th of 248 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).