Columbia Middle School vs Dupo Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 7.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Middle School
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 5–8
612 students
Dupo Jr High School
Dupo · Public middle · Grades 7–8
124 students
| Measure | Columbia Middle School Columbia, Illinois | Dupo Jr High School Dupo, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #121 of 670 | #456 of 670 |
| National rank | #3968 of 15,369 | #11289 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 612 | 124 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 124 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.3% | 72.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 27% |
| city | Columbia | Dupo |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.1 vs 33.0).
- •Columbia Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Columbia Middle School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 37%).
- •Columbia Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.3% vs 72.6%).
- •Dupo Jr High School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 16.5).
- •Columbia Middle School is the larger school with 612 students compared with 124.
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 Middle School better than Dupo Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Middle School ranks higher (67.1 vs 33.0 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 Columbia Middle School and Dupo Jr High School?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Dupo in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Middle School: 612. Dupo Jr High School: 124. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Middle School and Dupo Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Columbia Middle School is 121st of 670 and Dupo Jr High School is 456th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).