Columbia Elementary vs Edison High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
568 students
Edison High
Fresno · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,339 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary Fresno, California | Edison High Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5415 of 5,693 | #710 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #49225 of 50,301 | #12257 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 568 | 2,339 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 2,339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 30% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edison High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.7 vs 10.8).
- •Edison High does better on math proficiency (30% vs 20%).
- •Edison High does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 27%).
- •Edison High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.8% vs 97%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 21.7).
- •Edison High is the larger school with 2,339 students compared with 568.
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 Edison High?
On the Success Index (US), Edison High ranks higher (34.7 vs 10.8 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 Edison High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary: 568. Edison High: 2,339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary and Edison High rank in California?
Columbia Elementary is 5415th of 5,693 and Edison High is 710th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).