Columbia High School vs Columbia Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 345 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia High School
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
606 students
Columbia Middle School
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 5–8
612 students
| Measure | Columbia High School Columbia, Illinois | Columbia Middle School Columbia, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #67 of 691 | #121 of 670 |
| National rank | #5648 of 16,910 | #3968 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 606 | 612 |
| Enrollment | 606 | 612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.2% | 17.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.1 vs 60.6).
- •Columbia Middle School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Columbia High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.2% vs 17.3%).
- •Columbia High School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 16.5).
- •Columbia Middle School is the larger school with 612 students compared with 606.
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 High School better than Columbia Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Middle School ranks higher (67.1 vs 60.6 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 Columbia High School and Columbia Middle School?
About 345 m in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia High School: 606. Columbia Middle School: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia High School and Columbia Middle School rank in Illinois?
Columbia High School is 67th of 691 and Columbia Middle School is 121st of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).