Caldwell Parish Junior High School vs Columbia Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caldwell Parish Junior High School
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
294 students
Columbia Elementary School
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
191 students
| Measure | Caldwell Parish Junior High School Columbia, Louisiana | Columbia Elementary School Columbia, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #141 of 218 | #153 of 697 |
| National rank | #5348 of 15,369 | #6575 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 294 | 191 |
| Enrollment | 294 | 191 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.5% | 78.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 82% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.2 vs 60.6).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 40%).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 72%).
- •Caldwell Parish Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.5% vs 78.5%).
- •Caldwell Parish Junior High School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.1).
- •Caldwell Parish Junior High School is the larger school with 294 students compared with 191.
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 Caldwell Parish Junior High School better than Columbia Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Elementary School ranks higher (77.2 vs 60.6 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 Caldwell Parish Junior High School and Columbia Elementary School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caldwell Parish Junior High School: 294. Columbia Elementary School: 191. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caldwell Parish Junior High School and Columbia Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Caldwell Parish Junior High School is 141st of 218 and Columbia Elementary School is 153rd of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).