Bob Jones High School vs Columbia High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 4.0 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 High School
Huntsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
916 students
| Measure | Bob Jones High School Madison, Alabama | Columbia High School Huntsville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #12 of 304 | #225 of 304 |
| National rank | #2308 of 16,910 | #13673 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,048 | 916 |
| Enrollment | 2,048 | 916 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.4% | 57.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 27% |
| city | Madison | Huntsville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bob Jones High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 28.4).
- •Bob Jones High School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 27%).
- •Bob Jones High School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 27%).
- •Bob Jones High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.4% vs 57.5%).
- •Columbia High School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.1).
- •Bob Jones High School is the larger school with 2,048 students compared with 916.
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 High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bob Jones High School ranks higher (74.1 vs 28.4 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 Bob Jones High School and Columbia High School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Madison and Huntsville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bob Jones High School: 2,048. Columbia High School: 916. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bob Jones High School and Columbia High School rank in Alabama?
Bob Jones High School is 12th of 304 and Columbia High School is 225th of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).