Columbus Community High School vs Louisa-Muscatine JR/SR High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus Community High School
Columbus Junction · Public high · Grades 9–12
220 students
Louisa-Muscatine JR/SR High School
Letts · Public high · Grades 7–12
353 students
| Measure | Columbus Community High School Columbus Junction, Iowa | Louisa-Muscatine JR/SR High School Letts, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #306 of 319 | #127 of 319 |
| National rank | #8503 of 16,910 | #1758 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 220 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 220 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 64.5% |
| city | Columbus Junction | Letts |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Louisa-Muscatine JR/SR High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 49.5).
- •Louisa-Muscatine JR/SR High School does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Louisa-Muscatine JR/SR High School does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Louisa-Muscatine JR/SR High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 56.4%).
- •Columbus Community High School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.1).
- •Louisa-Muscatine JR/SR High School is the larger school with 353 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 Columbus Community High School better than Louisa-Muscatine JR/SR High School?
On the Success Index (US), Louisa-Muscatine JR/SR High School ranks higher (76.9 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 Columbus Community High School and Louisa-Muscatine JR/SR High School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Columbus Junction and Letts in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Community High School: 220. Louisa-Muscatine JR/SR High School: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Community High School and Louisa-Muscatine JR/SR High School rank in Iowa?
Columbus Community High School is 306th of 319 and Louisa-Muscatine JR/SR High School is 127th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).