Columbia Middle School vs Rainbow Elementary School
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 Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
571 students
Rainbow Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
337 students
| Measure | Columbia Middle School Decatur, Georgia | Rainbow Elementary School Decatur, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #414 of 482 | #973 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #14195 of 15,369 | #41474 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 571 | 337 |
| Enrollment | 571 | 337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rainbow Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.4 vs 17.4).
- •Rainbow Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Rainbow Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Rainbow Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.9).
- •Columbia Middle School is the larger school with 571 students compared with 337.
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 Rainbow Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Rainbow Elementary School ranks higher (25.4 vs 17.4 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 Middle School and Rainbow Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Middle School: 571. Rainbow Elementary School: 337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Middle School and Rainbow Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Columbia Middle School is 414th of 482 and Rainbow Elementary School is 973rd of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).