Columbia Elementary School vs Ruskin Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 332 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
364 students
Ruskin Elementary School
Waycross · Public elementary · Grades K–5
363 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary School Decatur, Georgia | Ruskin Elementary School Waycross, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1072 of 1,308 | #1062 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #43953 of 50,301 | #43678 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 364 | 363 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 27% |
| city | Decatur | Waycross |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (21.4 vs 21.9).
- •Ruskin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •Ruskin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.1).
- •Columbia Elementary School is the larger school with 364 students compared with 363.
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 Ruskin Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Columbia Elementary School and Ruskin Elementary School?
About 332 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Waycross in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary School: 364. Ruskin Elementary School: 363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary School and Ruskin Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Columbia Elementary School is 1072nd of 1,308 and Ruskin Elementary School is 1062nd of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).