Caldwell Parish Junior High School vs Union Central Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.5 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
Union Central Elementary School
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
215 students
| Measure | Caldwell Parish Junior High School Columbia, Louisiana | Union Central Elementary School Columbia, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #141 of 218 | #478 of 697 |
| National rank | #5348 of 15,369 | #21481 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 294 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 294 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.5% | 70.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 52% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Caldwell Parish Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.6 vs 55.3).
- •Union Central Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 40%).
- •Caldwell Parish Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Union Central Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.7% vs 75.5%).
- •Caldwell Parish Junior High School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.8).
- •Caldwell Parish Junior High School is the larger school with 294 students compared with 215.
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 Union Central Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Caldwell Parish Junior High School ranks higher (60.6 vs 55.3 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 Caldwell Parish Junior High School and Union Central Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caldwell Parish Junior High School: 294. Union Central Elementary School: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caldwell Parish Junior High School and Union Central Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Caldwell Parish Junior High School is 141st of 218 and Union Central Elementary School is 478th of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).