Columbia Central School vs U S Grant Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Central School
Steger · Public middle · Grades 5–8
646 students
U S Grant Elem School
South Chicago Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
147 students
| Measure | Columbia Central School Steger, Illinois | U S Grant Elem School South Chicago Heights, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #586 of 670 | #2048 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13545 of 15,369 | #47098 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 646 | 147 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 147 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 9% |
| city | Steger | South Chicago Heights |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Central School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.4 vs 16.1).
- •Columbia Central School does better on math proficiency (11% vs 9%).
- •Columbia Central School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 20%).
- •Columbia Central School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.3% vs 95.2%).
- •U S Grant Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 16.6).
- •Columbia Central School is the larger school with 646 students compared with 147.
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 Central School better than U S Grant Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Central School ranks higher (21.4 vs 16.1 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 Central School and U S Grant Elem School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Steger and South Chicago Heights in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Central School: 646. U S Grant Elem School: 147. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Central School and U S Grant Elem School rank in Illinois?
Columbia Central School is 586th of 670 and U S Grant Elem School is 2048th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).