Columbia High School vs Westside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 6.1 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
Westside Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
695 students
| Measure | Columbia High School Lake City, Florida | Westside Elementary School Lake City, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #333 of 576 | #549 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #9198 of 16,910 | #8487 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,711 | 695 |
| Enrollment | 1,711 | 695 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.8% | 43.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 77% |
| city | Lake City | Lake City |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 46.9).
- •Westside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 48%).
- •Westside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 48%).
- •Westside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.9% vs 44.8%).
- •Westside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 23.1).
- •Columbia High School is the larger school with 1,711 students compared with 695.
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 Westside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Westside Elementary School ranks higher (74.2 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 High School and Westside Elementary School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Lake City and Lake City in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia High School: 1,711. Westside Elementary School: 695. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia High School and Westside Elementary School rank in Florida?
Columbia High School is 333rd of 576 and Westside Elementary School is 549th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).