Baldwin High School vs Columbus Junior High and High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 182 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baldwin High School
Baldwin City · Public high · Grades 9–12
437 students
Columbus Junior High and High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 7–12
438 students
| Measure | Baldwin High School Baldwin City, Kansas | Columbus Junior High and High School Columbus, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #34 of 296 | #226 of 296 |
| National rank | #8147 of 16,910 | #13756 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 437 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 437 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.7% | 55.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 12% |
| city | Baldwin City | Columbus |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baldwin High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.9 vs 28.0).
- •Baldwin High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 12%).
- •Baldwin High School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Baldwin High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 55.3%).
- •Columbus Junior High and High School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.1).
- •Columbus Junior High and High School is the larger school with 438 students compared with 437.
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 Baldwin High School better than Columbus Junior High and High School?
On the Success Index (US), Baldwin High School ranks higher (50.9 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 Baldwin High School and Columbus Junior High and High School?
About 182 km in a straight line, between Baldwin City and Columbus in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baldwin High School: 437. Columbus Junior High and High School: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baldwin High School and Columbus Junior High and High School rank in Kansas?
Baldwin High School is 34th of 296 and Columbus Junior High and High School is 226th of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).