Bayside High School vs Columbia Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayside High School
Palm Bay · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,122 students
Columbia Elementary School
Palm Bay · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
576 students
| Measure | Bayside High School Palm Bay, Florida | Columbia Elementary School Palm Bay, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #328 of 576 | #1472 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #9130 of 16,910 | #25026 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 2,122 | 576 |
| Enrollment | 2,122 | 576 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.7% | 59.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 46% |
| city | Palm Bay | Palm Bay |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.2 vs 47.2).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 45%).
- •Bayside High School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 50%).
- •Bayside High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.7% vs 59.7%).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 22.3).
- •Bayside High School is the larger school with 2,122 students compared with 576.
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 Bayside High School better than Columbia Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Elementary School ranks higher (50.2 vs 47.2 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 Bayside High School and Columbia Elementary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Palm Bay and Palm Bay in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bayside High School: 2,122. Columbia Elementary School: 576. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayside High School and Columbia Elementary School rank in Florida?
Bayside High School is 328th of 576 and Columbia Elementary School is 1472nd of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).