Columbia High School vs Peachcrest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia High School
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
877 students
Peachcrest Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
729 students
| Measure | Columbia High School Decatur, Georgia | Peachcrest Elementary School Decatur, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #403 of 431 | #1286 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #16454 of 16,910 | #48978 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 877 | 729 |
| Enrollment | 877 | 729 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 16% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (11.8 vs 11.7).
- •Peachcrest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (16% vs 7%).
- •Peachcrest Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (16% vs 15%).
- •Columbia High School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.3).
- •Columbia High School is the larger school with 877 students compared with 729.
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 Peachcrest 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 High School and Peachcrest Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia High School: 877. Peachcrest Elementary School: 729. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia High School and Peachcrest Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Columbia High School is 403rd of 431 and Peachcrest Elementary School is 1286th of 1,308 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).