Columbus High School vs Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,161 students
Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
382 students
| Measure | Columbus High School Columbus, Georgia | Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy Columbus, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #6 of 431 | #844 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #795 of 16,910 | #38138 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,161 | 382 |
| Enrollment | 1,161 | 382 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.7% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 42% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbus High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 30.6).
- •Columbus High School does better on math proficiency (93% vs 42%).
- •Columbus High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 42%).
- •Columbus High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 100%).
- •Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 19.0).
- •Columbus High School is the larger school with 1,161 students compared with 382.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus High School better than Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Columbus High School ranks higher (83.7 vs 30.6 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 Columbus High School and Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus High School: 1,161. Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy: 382. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus High School and Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy rank in Georgia?
Columbus High School is 6th of 431 and Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy is 844th of 1,308 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).