Northside High School vs Veterans Memorial Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 841 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northside High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,405 students
Veterans Memorial Middle School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 6–8
681 students
| Measure | Northside High School Columbus, Georgia | Veterans Memorial Middle School Columbus, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #96 of 431 | #170 of 482 |
| National rank | #7402 of 16,910 | #7889 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,405 | 681 |
| Enrollment | 1,405 | 681 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.2% | 75.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northside High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.7 vs 48.9).
- •Veterans Memorial Middle School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Northside High School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 50%).
- •Northside High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.2% vs 75.9%).
- •Northside High School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 15.8).
- •Northside High School is the larger school with 1,405 students compared with 681.
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 Northside High School better than Veterans Memorial Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Northside High School ranks higher (53.7 vs 48.9 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 Northside High School and Veterans Memorial Middle School?
About 841 m in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northside High School: 1,405. Veterans Memorial Middle School: 681. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northside High School and Veterans Memorial Middle School rank in Georgia?
Northside High School is 96th of 431 and Veterans Memorial Middle School is 170th of 482 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).