Bob Jones High School vs Columbia Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bob Jones High School
Madison · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,048 students
Columbia Elementary School
Madison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
701 students
| Measure | Bob Jones High School Madison, Alabama | Columbia Elementary School Madison, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #12 of 304 | #20 of 699 |
| National rank | #2308 of 16,910 | #2825 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,048 | 701 |
| Enrollment | 2,048 | 701 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.4% | 25.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 76% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 74.1).
- •Bob Jones High School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 76%).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 69%).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.1% vs 25.4%).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 18.1).
- •Bob Jones High School is the larger school with 2,048 students compared with 701.
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 Bob Jones High School better than Columbia Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Elementary School ranks higher (84.1 vs 74.1 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 Bob Jones High School and Columbia Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bob Jones High School: 2,048. Columbia Elementary School: 701. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bob Jones High School and Columbia Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Bob Jones High School is 12th of 304 and Columbia Elementary School is 20th of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).