Columbia Elementary School vs Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.8 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
Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 4–8
273 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary School Decatur, Georgia | Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers Decatur, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1072 of 1,308 | #46 of 482 |
| National rank | #43953 of 50,301 | #2299 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 364 | 273 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 273 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 61.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 97.5% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.4 vs 21.4).
- •Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 26%).
- •Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 22%).
- •Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.2% vs 100%).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 17.1).
- •Columbia Elementary School is the larger school with 364 students compared with 273.
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 Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers?
On the Success Index (US), Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers ranks higher (75.4 vs 21.4 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 Elementary School and Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary School: 364. Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers: 273. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary School and Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers rank in Georgia?
Columbia Elementary School is 1072nd of 1,308 and Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers is 46th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).