Central Middle School vs Columbus East High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Middle School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 7–8
790 students
Columbus East High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,452 students
| Measure | Central Middle School Columbus, Indiana | Columbus East High School Columbus, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #192 of 335 | #168 of 387 |
| National rank | #7892 of 15,369 | #7087 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 790 | 1,452 |
| Enrollment | 790 | 1,452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.4% | 39.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 40% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbus East High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 48.8).
- •Central Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 40%).
- •Columbus East High School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 44%).
- •Columbus East High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.5% vs 45.4%).
- •Columbus East High School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.5).
- •Columbus East High School is the larger school with 1,452 students compared with 790.
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 Central Middle School better than Columbus East High School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbus East High School ranks higher (54.8 vs 48.8 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 Central Middle School and Columbus East High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle School: 790. Columbus East High School: 1,452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle School and Columbus East High School rank in Indiana?
Central Middle School is 192nd of 335 and Columbus East High School is 168th of 387 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).