Butler High School vs Columbia High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Georgia, United States, 210 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butler High School
Augusta · Public high · Grades 9–12
878 students
Columbia High School
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
877 students
| Measure | Butler High School Augusta, Georgia | Columbia High School Decatur, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #429 of 431 | #403 of 431 |
| National rank | #16805 of 16,910 | #16454 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 878 | 877 |
| Enrollment | 878 | 877 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 2% | 7% |
| city | Augusta | Decatur |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.8 vs 5.9).
- •Columbia High School does better on math proficiency (7% vs 2%).
- •Columbia High School does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 7.5%).
- •Columbia High School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.2).
- •Butler High School is the larger school with 878 students compared with 877.
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 Butler High School better than Columbia High School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia High School ranks higher (11.8 vs 5.9 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 Butler High School and Columbia High School?
About 210 km in a straight line, between Augusta and Decatur in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butler High School: 878. Columbia High School: 877. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butler High School and Columbia High School rank in Georgia?
Butler High School is 429th of 431 and Columbia High School is 403rd of 431 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).