Columbia Elementary School vs Madison City School PreK Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.0 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
Madison City School PreK Center
Madison · Public other · Grades PK–PK
252 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary School Madison, Alabama | Madison City School PreK Center Madison, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #20 of 699 | – |
| National rank | #2825 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 701 | 252 |
| Enrollment | 701 | 252 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 31.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | – |
| Math proficiency | 76% | – |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 31.5).
- •Columbia Elementary School is the larger school with 701 students compared with 252.
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 Madison City School PreK Center?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Columbia Elementary School and Madison City School PreK Center?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary School: 701. Madison City School PreK Center: 252. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary School and Madison City School PreK Center rank in Alabama?
Columbia Elementary School is 20th of 699 and Madison City School PreK Center is unranked among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).