Columbia Elementary School vs Discovery Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.3 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
Discovery Middle School
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,054 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary School Madison, Alabama | Discovery Middle School Madison, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #20 of 699 | #12 of 263 |
| National rank | #2825 of 50,301 | #1407 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 701 | 1,054 |
| Enrollment | 701 | 1,054 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.1% | 26.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 73% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 80.5).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 73%).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 71%).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.1% vs 26.4%).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.7).
- •Discovery Middle School is the larger school with 1,054 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 Columbia Elementary School better than Discovery Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Elementary School ranks higher (84.1 vs 80.5 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 Discovery Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary School: 701. Discovery Middle School: 1,054. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary School and Discovery Middle School rank in Alabama?
Columbia Elementary School is 20th of 699 and Discovery Middle School is 12th of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).