Central Elem vs Columbus Junior High and High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 950 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elem
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades 2–6
348 students
Columbus Junior High and High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 7–12
438 students
| Measure | Central Elem Columbus, Kansas | Columbus Junior High and High School Columbus, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #516 of 686 | #226 of 296 |
| National rank | #36303 of 50,301 | #13756 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 2–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 348 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 55.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 12% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.4 vs 28.0).
- •Central Elem does better on math proficiency (19% vs 12%).
- •Central Elem does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 22%).
- •Columbus Junior High and High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.3% vs 64.4%).
- •Columbus Junior High and High School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.4).
- •Columbus Junior High and High School is the larger school with 438 students compared with 348.
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 Central Elem better than Columbus Junior High and High School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elem ranks higher (33.4 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 Central Elem and Columbus Junior High and High School?
About 950 m in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elem: 348. Columbus Junior High and High School: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elem and Columbus Junior High and High School rank in Kansas?
Central Elem is 516th of 686 and Columbus Junior High and High School is 226th of 296 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).