Columbia Elementary School vs Creekside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elementary School
Madison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
701 students
Creekside Elementary School
Harvest · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
550 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary School Madison, Alabama | Creekside Elementary School Harvest, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #20 of 699 | #101 of 699 |
| National rank | #2825 of 50,301 | #12996 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 701 | 550 |
| Enrollment | 701 | 550 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.1% | 39.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 65% |
| city | Madison | Harvest |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 67.6).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 65%).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.1% vs 39.6%).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.7).
- •Columbia Elementary School is the larger school with 701 students compared with 550.
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 Columbia Elementary School better than Creekside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Elementary School ranks higher (84.1 vs 67.6 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 Columbia Elementary School and Creekside Elementary School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Madison and Harvest in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary School: 701. Creekside Elementary School: 550. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary School and Creekside Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Columbia Elementary School is 20th of 699 and Creekside Elementary School is 101st of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).