Central Middle School vs Lillian Schmitt Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.4 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
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
704 students
| Measure | Central Middle School Columbus, Indiana | Lillian Schmitt Elementary School Columbus, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #192 of 335 | #853 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #7892 of 15,369 | #35037 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 790 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 790 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.4% | 61.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 40% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.8 vs 35.4).
- •Central Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 40%).
- •Central Middle School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 38%).
- •Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.4% vs 61.8%).
- •Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 18.1).
- •Central Middle School is the larger school with 790 students compared with 704.
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 Lillian Schmitt Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Middle School ranks higher (48.8 vs 35.4 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 Lillian Schmitt Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle School: 790. Lillian Schmitt Elementary School: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle School and Lillian Schmitt Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Central Middle School is 192nd of 335 and Lillian Schmitt Elementary School is 853rd of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).