Alta-Aurelia High School vs Columbus Community High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 360 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta-Aurelia High School
Alta · Public high · Grades 9–12
221 students
Columbus Community High School
Columbus Junction · Public high · Grades 9–12
220 students
| Measure | Alta-Aurelia High School Alta, Iowa | Columbus Community High School Columbus Junction, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #197 of 319 | #306 of 319 |
| National rank | #2845 of 16,910 | #8503 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 221 | 220 |
| Enrollment | 221 | 220 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.4% | 56.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 44.5% |
| city | Alta | Columbus Junction |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alta-Aurelia High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 49.5).
- •Alta-Aurelia High School does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Alta-Aurelia High School does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Alta-Aurelia High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.4% vs 56.4%).
- •Columbus Community High School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.0).
- •Alta-Aurelia High School is the larger school with 221 students compared with 220.
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 Alta-Aurelia High School better than Columbus Community High School?
On the Success Index (US), Alta-Aurelia High School ranks higher (71.8 vs 49.5 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 Alta-Aurelia High School and Columbus Community High School?
About 360 km in a straight line, between Alta and Columbus Junction in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta-Aurelia High School: 221. Columbus Community High School: 220. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta-Aurelia High School and Columbus Community High School rank in Iowa?
Alta-Aurelia High School is 197th of 319 and Columbus Community High School is 306th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).