Excel Center - Bartholomew County vs Northside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excel Center - Bartholomew County
Columbus · Charter high · Grades 9–12
49 students
Northside Middle School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 7–8
908 students
| Measure | Excel Center - Bartholomew County Columbus, Indiana | Northside Middle School Columbus, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #130 of 335 |
| National rank | – | #6235 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 49 | 908 |
| Enrollment | 49 | 908 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.3% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 55% |
| Math proficiency | – | 44% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northside Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.5 vs 41.3).
- •Northside Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45% vs 67.3%).
- •Excel Center - Bartholomew County does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 15.9).
- •Northside Middle School is the larger school with 908 students compared with 49.
- •Excel Center - Bartholomew County is a charter school while Northside Middle 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 Northside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Northside Middle School ranks higher (56.5 vs 41.3 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 Northside Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excel Center - Bartholomew County: 49. Northside Middle School: 908. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excel Center - Bartholomew County and Northside Middle School rank in Indiana?
Excel Center - Bartholomew County is unranked and Northside Middle School is 130th of 335 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).