Columbia High School vs Rainbow Elementary 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
Rainbow Elementary School
Madison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
725 students
| Measure | Columbia High School Huntsville, Alabama | Rainbow Elementary School Madison, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #225 of 304 | #31 of 699 |
| National rank | #13673 of 16,910 | #4277 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 916 | 725 |
| Enrollment | 916 | 725 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.5% | 26.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 75% |
| city | Huntsville | Madison |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rainbow Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 28.4).
- •Rainbow Elementary School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 27%).
- •Rainbow Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 27%).
- •Rainbow Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.2% vs 57.5%).
- •Rainbow Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.0).
- •Columbia High School is the larger school with 916 students compared with 725.
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 Rainbow Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Rainbow Elementary School ranks higher (81.3 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 Rainbow Elementary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Huntsville and Madison in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia High School: 916. Rainbow Elementary School: 725. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia High School and Rainbow Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Columbia High School is 225th of 304 and Rainbow Elementary School is 31st of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).