Columbus North High School vs L F Smith Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus North High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,360 students
L F Smith Elementary
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
420 students
| Measure | Columbus North High School Columbus, Indiana | L F Smith Elementary Columbus, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #103 of 387 | #518 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #5390 of 16,910 | #22914 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 2,360 | 420 |
| Enrollment | 2,360 | 420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35% | 57.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 50% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbus North High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.6 vs 53.2).
- •L F Smith Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 44%).
- •Columbus North High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 54%).
- •Columbus North High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35% vs 57.9%).
- •Columbus North High School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.6).
- •Columbus North High School is the larger school with 2,360 students compared with 420.
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 North High School better than L F Smith Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Columbus North High School ranks higher (61.6 vs 53.2 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 North High School and L F Smith Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus North High School: 2,360. L F Smith Elementary: 420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus North High School and L F Smith Elementary rank in Indiana?
Columbus North High School is 103rd of 387 and L F Smith Elementary is 518th of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).