Abilene High School vs Columbus Junior High and High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 285 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abilene High School
Abilene · Public high · Grades 9–12
443 students
Columbus Junior High and High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 7–12
438 students
| Measure | Abilene High School Abilene, Kansas | Columbus Junior High and High School Columbus, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #140 of 296 | #226 of 296 |
| National rank | #11935 of 16,910 | #13756 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 443 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.3% | 55.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| city | Abilene | Columbus |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Abilene High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.1 vs 28.0).
- •Abilene High School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Abilene High School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Abilene High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 55.3%).
- •Abilene High School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.2).
- •Abilene High School is the larger school with 443 students compared with 438.
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 Abilene High School better than Columbus Junior High and High School?
On the Success Index (US), Abilene High School ranks higher (36.1 vs 28.0 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 Abilene High School and Columbus Junior High and High School?
About 285 km in a straight line, between Abilene and Columbus in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abilene High School: 443. Columbus Junior High and High School: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abilene High School and Columbus Junior High and High School rank in Kansas?
Abilene High School is 140th of 296 and Columbus Junior High and High School is 226th of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).