Columbia Middle School vs Geneva Middle Sch South
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 412 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
Geneva Middle Sch South
Geneva · Public middle · Grades 6–8
613 students
| Measure | Columbia Middle School Columbia, Illinois | Geneva Middle Sch South Geneva, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #121 of 670 | #280 of 670 |
| National rank | #3968 of 15,369 | #7878 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 612 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.3% | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 39% |
| city | Columbia | Geneva |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.1 vs 48.9).
- •Columbia Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Columbia Middle School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 45%).
- •Geneva Middle Sch South does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.5).
- •Geneva Middle Sch South is the larger school with 613 students compared with 612.
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 Geneva Middle Sch South?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Middle School ranks higher (67.1 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 Columbia Middle School and Geneva Middle Sch South?
About 412 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Geneva in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Middle School: 612. Geneva Middle Sch South: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Middle School and Geneva Middle Sch South rank in Illinois?
Columbia Middle School is 121st of 670 and Geneva Middle Sch South is 280th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).