Columbia Elementary School vs Southwest Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elementary School
Palm Bay · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
576 students
Southwest Middle School
Palm Bay · Public middle · Grades 7–8
997 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary School Palm Bay, Florida | Southwest Middle School Palm Bay, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1472 of 2,187 | #320 of 563 |
| National rank | #25026 of 50,301 | #7065 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 576 | 997 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 997 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 53.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 54% |
| city | Palm Bay | Palm Bay |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwest Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.7 vs 50.2).
- •Southwest Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 46%).
- •Southwest Middle School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 50%).
- •Southwest Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.9% vs 59.7%).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 19.2).
- •Southwest Middle School is the larger school with 997 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 Columbia Elementary School better than Southwest Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Southwest Middle School ranks higher (52.7 vs 50.2 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 Columbia Elementary School and Southwest Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Palm Bay and Palm Bay in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary School: 576. Southwest Middle School: 997. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary School and Southwest Middle School rank in Florida?
Columbia Elementary School is 1472nd of 2,187 and Southwest Middle School is 320th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).