Columbia Middle School vs Oak View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
571 students
Oak View Elementary
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
685 students
| Measure | Columbia Middle School Decatur, Georgia | Oak View Elementary Decatur, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #414 of 482 | #1232 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #14195 of 15,369 | #47601 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 571 | 685 |
| Enrollment | 571 | 685 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 21% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.4 vs 15.1).
- •Oak View Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 12%).
- •Columbia Middle School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 18%).
- •Columbia Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.4).
- •Oak View Elementary is the larger school with 685 students compared with 571.
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 Middle School better than Oak View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Middle School ranks higher (17.4 vs 15.1 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 Middle School and Oak View Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Middle School: 571. Oak View Elementary: 685. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Middle School and Oak View Elementary rank in Georgia?
Columbia Middle School is 414th of 482 and Oak View Elementary is 1232nd of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).