Excel Center - Bartholomew County vs Lillian Schmitt Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excel Center - Bartholomew County
Columbus Β· Charter high Β· Grades 9β12
49 students
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School
Columbus Β· Public elementary Β· Grades PKβ6
704 students
| Measure | Excel Center - Bartholomew County Columbus, Indiana | Lillian Schmitt Elementary School Columbus, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | β | #853 of 1,053 |
| National rank | β | #35037 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9β12 | Grades PKβ6 |
| Students | 49 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 49 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.3% | 61.8% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | β | 38% |
| Math proficiency | β | 40% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Excel Center - Bartholomew County scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.3 vs 35.4).
- β’Lillian Schmitt Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.8% vs 67.3%).
- β’Excel Center - Bartholomew County does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 18.1).
- β’Lillian Schmitt Elementary School is the larger school with 704 students compared with 49.
- β’Excel Center - Bartholomew County is a charter school while Lillian Schmitt Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Excel Center - Bartholomew County better than Lillian Schmitt Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Excel Center - Bartholomew County ranks higher (41.3 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 Excel Center - Bartholomew County and Lillian Schmitt Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excel Center - Bartholomew County: 49. Lillian Schmitt Elementary School: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excel Center - Bartholomew County and Lillian Schmitt Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Excel Center - Bartholomew County is unranked and Lillian Schmitt Elementary School is 853rd of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).