Columbia High School vs Towers High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Georgia, United States, 2.5 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
Towers High School
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
876 students
| Measure | Columbia High School Decatur, Georgia | Towers High School Decatur, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #403 of 431 | #410 of 431 |
| National rank | #16454 of 16,910 | #16519 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 877 | 876 |
| Enrollment | 877 | 876 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 12% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (11.8 vs 11.2).
- •Towers High School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7%).
- •Towers High School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 15%).
- •Columbia High School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.5).
- •Columbia High School is the larger school with 877 students compared with 876.
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 Towers High 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 Towers High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia High School: 877. Towers High School: 876. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia High School and Towers High School rank in Georgia?
Columbia High School is 403rd of 431 and Towers High School is 410th of 431 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).