Belmont Academy vs Columbia High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 9.3 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 High School
Lake City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,711 students
| Measure | Belmont Academy Lake City, Florida | Columbia High School Lake City, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #333 of 576 |
| National rank | – | #9198 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 828 | 1,711 |
| Enrollment | 828 | 1,711 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.5% | 44.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 48% |
| city | Lake City | Lake City |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belmont Academy does better on math proficiency (85% vs 48%).
- •Belmont Academy does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 48%).
- •Belmont Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.5% vs 44.8%).
- •Belmont Academy does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 23.1).
- •Columbia High School is the larger school with 1,711 students compared with 828.
- •Belmont Academy is a charter school while Columbia High 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 High 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 High School?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Lake City and Lake City in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belmont Academy: 828. Columbia High School: 1,711. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belmont Academy and Columbia High School rank in Florida?
Belmont Academy is unranked and Columbia High School is 333rd of 576 among other schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).