Columbus High School vs Richards Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.1 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
Richards Middle School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 6–8
799 students
| Measure | Columbus High School Columbus, Georgia | Richards Middle School Columbus, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #6 of 431 | #228 of 482 |
| National rank | #795 of 16,910 | #9823 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,161 | 799 |
| Enrollment | 1,161 | 799 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.7% | 85.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 44% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbus High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 40.0).
- •Columbus High School does better on math proficiency (93% vs 44%).
- •Columbus High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 48%).
- •Columbus High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 85.2%).
- •Richards Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 19.0).
- •Columbus High School is the larger school with 1,161 students compared with 799.
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 Columbus High School better than Richards Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbus High School ranks higher (83.7 vs 40.0 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 Richards Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus High School: 1,161. Richards Middle School: 799. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus High School and Richards Middle School rank in Georgia?
Columbus High School is 6th of 431 and Richards Middle School is 228th of 482 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).