Columbia Elementary vs Golden Hill K-8
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 661 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
464 students
Golden Hill K-8
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–8
464 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary Columbia, California | Golden Hill K-8 San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3139 of 5,693 | #3420 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37201 of 50,301 | #39195 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 464 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.3% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | Columbia | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.0 vs 29.0).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Golden Hill K-8 does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 41%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.3% vs 69%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 23.2).
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 better than Golden Hill K-8?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Elementary ranks higher (32.0 vs 29.0 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 Elementary and Golden Hill K-8?
About 661 km in a straight line, between Columbia and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary: 464. Golden Hill K-8: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary and Golden Hill K-8 rank in California?
Columbia Elementary is 3139th of 5,693 and Golden Hill K-8 is 3420th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).