Columbia Elementary School vs Jim Pearson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 215 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
Jim Pearson Elementary School
Alexander City · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
704 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary School Madison, Alabama | Jim Pearson Elementary School Alexander City, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #20 of 699 | #442 of 699 |
| National rank | #2825 of 50,301 | #31594 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 701 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 701 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.1% | 60.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | – |
| Math proficiency | 76% | – |
| city | Madison | Alexander City |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 40.5).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.1% vs 60.8%).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.2).
- •Jim Pearson Elementary School is the larger school with 704 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 Jim Pearson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Elementary School ranks higher (84.1 vs 40.5 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 Jim Pearson Elementary School?
About 215 km in a straight line, between Madison and Alexander City in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary School: 701. Jim Pearson Elementary School: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary School and Jim Pearson Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Columbia Elementary School is 20th of 699 and Jim Pearson Elementary School is 442nd of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).