Columbia High School vs Madison City School PreK Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 4.7 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
Madison City School PreK Center
Madison · Public other · Grades PK–PK
252 students
| Measure | Columbia High School Huntsville, Alabama | Madison City School PreK Center Madison, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #225 of 304 | – |
| National rank | #13673 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 916 | 252 |
| Enrollment | 916 | 252 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.5% | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 31.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Huntsville | Madison |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia High School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 31.5).
- •Columbia High School is the larger school with 916 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 High 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 High School and Madison City School PreK Center?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Huntsville and Madison in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia High School: 916. Madison City School PreK Center: 252. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia High School and Madison City School PreK Center rank in Alabama?
Columbia High School is 225th of 304 and Madison City School PreK Center is unranked among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).