Columbus Community Junior High School vs Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 362 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus Community Junior High School
Columbus Junction · Public middle · Grades 7–8
104 students
Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary
Galva · Public middle · Grades 4–6
105 students
| Measure | Columbus Community Junior High School Columbus Junction, Iowa | Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary Galva, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #221 of 239 | #118 of 239 |
| National rank | #7122 of 15,369 | #1924 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 104 | 105 |
| Enrollment | 104 | 105 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.5% | 43.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 87% |
| city | Columbus Junction | Galva |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.4 vs 52.3).
- •Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 52%).
- •Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 63.5%).
- •Columbus Community Junior High School does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 21.0).
- •Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary is the larger school with 105 students compared with 104.
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 Junior High School better than Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary ranks higher (77.4 vs 52.3 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 Columbus Community Junior High School and Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary?
About 362 km in a straight line, between Columbus Junction and Galva in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Community Junior High School: 104. Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary: 105. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Community Junior High School and Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary rank in Iowa?
Columbus Community Junior High School is 221st of 239 and Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary is 118th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).