Columbia Elementary vs East River High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
489 students
East River High
Orlando · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,026 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary Orlando, Florida | East River High Orlando, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #473 of 2,187 | #395 of 576 |
| National rank | #7320 of 50,301 | #10388 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 489 | 2,026 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 2,026 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.1% | 38.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 31% |
| city | Orlando | Orlando |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 42.3).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 31%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 50%).
- •East River High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.1% vs 40.1%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 23.0).
- •East River High is the larger school with 2,026 students compared with 489.
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 East River High?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Elementary ranks higher (76.0 vs 42.3 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 East River High?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Orlando and Orlando in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary: 489. East River High: 2,026. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary and East River High rank in Florida?
Columbia Elementary is 473rd of 2,187 and East River High is 395th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).