Columbia High School vs Discovery Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia High School
Huntsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
916 students
Discovery Middle School
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,054 students
| Measure | Columbia High School Huntsville, Alabama | Discovery Middle School Madison, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #225 of 304 | #12 of 263 |
| National rank | #13673 of 16,910 | #1407 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 916 | 1,054 |
| Enrollment | 916 | 1,054 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.5% | 26.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 73% |
| city | Huntsville | Madison |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 28.4).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 27%).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 27%).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.4% vs 57.5%).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.0).
- •Discovery Middle School is the larger school with 1,054 students compared with 916.
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 High School better than Discovery Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Middle School ranks higher (80.5 vs 28.4 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 High School and Discovery Middle School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Huntsville and Madison in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia High School: 916. Discovery Middle School: 1,054. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia High School and Discovery Middle School rank in Alabama?
Columbia High School is 225th of 304 and Discovery Middle School is 12th of 263 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).