Belmont Academy vs Columbia City Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belmont Academy
Lake City · Charter other · Grades PK–12
828 students
Columbia City Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
585 students
| Measure | Belmont Academy Lake City, Florida | Columbia City Elementary School Lake City, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #814 of 2,187 |
| National rank | – | #13275 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 828 | 585 |
| Enrollment | 828 | 585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.5% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 70% |
| city | Lake City | Lake City |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belmont Academy does better on math proficiency (85% vs 70%).
- •Belmont Academy does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 64%).
- •Belmont Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.5% vs 53%).
- •Columbia City Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 20.7).
- •Belmont Academy is the larger school with 828 students compared with 585.
- •Belmont Academy is a charter school while Columbia City Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Belmont Academy better than Columbia City Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Belmont Academy and Columbia City Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Lake City and Lake City in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belmont Academy: 828. Columbia City Elementary School: 585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belmont Academy and Columbia City Elementary School rank in Florida?
Belmont Academy is unranked and Columbia City Elementary School is 814th of 2,187 among other schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).