Columbus Elem School vs Edwardsville High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus Elem School
Edwardsville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
373 students
Edwardsville High School
Edwardsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,342 students
| Measure | Columbus Elem School Edwardsville, Illinois | Edwardsville High School Edwardsville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #213 of 2,303 | #69 of 691 |
| National rank | #8841 of 50,301 | #5740 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 373 | 2,342 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 2,342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.7% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 49% |
| city | Edwardsville | Edwardsville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbus Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.6 vs 60.2).
- •Columbus Elem School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 49%).
- •Columbus Elem School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 51%).
- •Edwardsville High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19% vs 21.7%).
- •Columbus Elem School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.2).
- •Edwardsville High School is the larger school with 2,342 students compared with 373.
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 Columbus Elem School better than Edwardsville High School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbus Elem School ranks higher (73.6 vs 60.2 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 Columbus Elem School and Edwardsville High School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Edwardsville and Edwardsville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Elem School: 373. Edwardsville High School: 2,342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Elem School and Edwardsville High School rank in Illinois?
Columbus Elem School is 213th of 2,303 and Edwardsville High School is 69th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).