Columbia Elementary School vs James Clemens High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.9 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
James Clemens High School
Madison · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,159 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary School Madison, Alabama | James Clemens High School Madison, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #20 of 699 | #11 of 304 |
| National rank | #2825 of 50,301 | #2130 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 701 | 2,159 |
| Enrollment | 701 | 2,159 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.1% | 23.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 77% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 75.1).
- •James Clemens High School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 76%).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 70%).
- •James Clemens High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.3% vs 25.1%).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 18.0).
- •James Clemens High School is the larger school with 2,159 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 James Clemens High School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Elementary School ranks higher (84.1 vs 75.1 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 Columbia Elementary School and James Clemens High School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary School: 701. James Clemens High School: 2,159. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary School and James Clemens High School rank in Alabama?
Columbia Elementary School is 20th of 699 and James Clemens High School is 11th of 304 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).