Columbia City Elementary School vs Columbia High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 9.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia City Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
585 students
Columbia High School
Lake City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,711 students
| Measure | Columbia City Elementary School Lake City, Florida | Columbia High School Lake City, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #814 of 2,187 | #333 of 576 |
| National rank | #13275 of 50,301 | #9198 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 585 | 1,711 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 1,711 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53% | 44.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 48% |
| city | Lake City | Lake City |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia City Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 46.9).
- •Columbia City Elementary School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 48%).
- •Columbia City Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 48%).
- •Columbia High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.8% vs 53%).
- •Columbia City Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 23.1).
- •Columbia High School is the larger school with 1,711 students compared with 585.
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 City Elementary School better than Columbia High School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia City Elementary School ranks higher (67.2 vs 46.9 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 City Elementary School and Columbia High School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Lake City and Lake City in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia City Elementary School: 585. Columbia High School: 1,711. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia City Elementary School and Columbia High School rank in Florida?
Columbia City Elementary School is 814th of 2,187 and Columbia High School is 333rd of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).