Columbus High School vs Rigdon Road Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 1.8 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
Rigdon Road Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students
| Measure | Columbus High School Columbus, Georgia | Rigdon Road Elementary School Columbus, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #6 of 431 | #1278 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #795 of 16,910 | #48746 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,161 | 437 |
| Enrollment | 1,161 | 437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.7% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 13% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbus High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 12.4).
- •Columbus High School does better on math proficiency (93% vs 13%).
- •Columbus High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 19%).
- •Columbus High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 100%).
- •Rigdon Road Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 19.0).
- •Columbus High School is the larger school with 1,161 students compared with 437.
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 Rigdon Road Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbus High School ranks higher (83.7 vs 12.4 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 Columbus High School and Rigdon Road Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus High School: 1,161. Rigdon Road Elementary School: 437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus High School and Rigdon Road Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Columbus High School is 6th of 431 and Rigdon Road Elementary School is 1278th of 1,308 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).