Columbia High School vs Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers
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
Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 4–8
273 students
| Measure | Columbia High School Decatur, Georgia | Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers Decatur, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #403 of 431 | #46 of 482 |
| National rank | #16454 of 16,910 | #2299 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 877 | 273 |
| Enrollment | 877 | 273 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 61.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 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 11.8).
- •Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 7%).
- •Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 15%).
- •Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.2% vs 100%).
- •Columbia High School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.1).
- •Columbia High School is the larger school with 877 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 High 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 11.8 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 High School and Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia High School: 877. Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers: 273. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia High School and Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers rank in Georgia?
Columbia High School is 403rd of 431 and Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers is 46th of 482 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).