Columbia High School vs Providence Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 4.2 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
Providence Elementary
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,152 students
| Measure | Columbia High School Huntsville, Alabama | Providence Elementary Huntsville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #225 of 304 | #528 of 699 |
| National rank | #13673 of 16,910 | #38565 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 916 | 1,152 |
| Enrollment | 916 | 1,152 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.5% | 59.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 33% |
| city | Huntsville | Huntsville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Providence Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.0 vs 28.4).
- •Providence Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Providence Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •Columbia High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.5% vs 59.2%).
- •Columbia High School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 21.3).
- •Providence Elementary is the larger school with 1,152 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 Providence Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Providence Elementary ranks higher (30.0 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 Providence Elementary?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Huntsville and Huntsville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia High School: 916. Providence Elementary: 1,152. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia High School and Providence Elementary rank in Alabama?
Columbia High School is 225th of 304 and Providence Elementary is 528th of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).