Columbia High School vs Richardson Sixth Grade Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia High School
Lake City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,711 students
Richardson Sixth Grade Academy
Lake City · Public middle · Grades 6–6
455 students
| Measure | Columbia High School Lake City, Florida | Richardson Sixth Grade Academy Lake City, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #333 of 576 | #176 of 563 |
| National rank | #9198 of 16,910 | #4197 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–6 |
| Students | 1,711 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 1,711 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.8% | 55.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 74% |
| city | Lake City | Lake City |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richardson Sixth Grade Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 46.9).
- •Richardson Sixth Grade Academy does better on math proficiency (74% vs 48%).
- •Richardson Sixth Grade Academy does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 48%).
- •Columbia High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.8% vs 55.2%).
- •Richardson Sixth Grade Academy does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 23.1).
- •Columbia High School is the larger school with 1,711 students compared with 455.
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 High School better than Richardson Sixth Grade Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Richardson Sixth Grade Academy ranks higher (65.9 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 High School and Richardson Sixth Grade Academy?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Lake City and Lake City in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia High School: 1,711. Richardson Sixth Grade Academy: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia High School and Richardson Sixth Grade Academy rank in Florida?
Columbia High School is 333rd of 576 and Richardson Sixth Grade Academy is 176th of 563 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).