Coastal Plains High School vs Columbus High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Georgia, United States, 355 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coastal Plains High School
Brunswick · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,161 students
Columbus High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,161 students
| Measure | Coastal Plains High School Brunswick, Georgia | Columbus High School Columbus, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #113 of 431 | #6 of 431 |
| National rank | #7976 of 16,910 | #795 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,161 | 1,161 |
| Enrollment | 1,161 | 1,161 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.6% | 20.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 93% |
| city | Brunswick | Columbus |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbus High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 51.5).
- •Columbus High School does better on math proficiency (93% vs 34.5%).
- •Columbus High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 47%).
- •Columbus High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 27.6%).
- •Coastal Plains High School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 19.0).
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 Coastal Plains High School better than Columbus High School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbus High School ranks higher (83.7 vs 51.5 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 Coastal Plains High School and Columbus High School?
About 355 km in a straight line, between Brunswick and Columbus in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coastal Plains High School: 1,161. Columbus High School: 1,161. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coastal Plains High School and Columbus High School rank in Georgia?
Coastal Plains High School is 113th of 431 and Columbus High School is 6th of 431 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).