Columbia Central High School vs Columbia Upper Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Central High School
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 7–12
637 students
Columbia Upper Elementary School
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
406 students
| Measure | Columbia Central High School Brooklyn, Michigan | Columbia Upper Elementary School Brooklyn, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #227 of 591 | #410 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #7559 of 16,910 | #16505 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 637 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 637 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.7% | 37.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 49% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Upper Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.4 vs 53.1).
- •Columbia Upper Elementary School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 34%).
- •Columbia Upper Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •Columbia Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.7% vs 37.2%).
- •Columbia Upper Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.2).
- •Columbia Central High School is the larger school with 637 students compared with 406.
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 Columbia Central High School better than Columbia Upper Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Upper Elementary School ranks higher (62.4 vs 53.1 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 Columbia Central High School and Columbia Upper Elementary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Central High School: 637. Columbia Upper Elementary School: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Central High School and Columbia Upper Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Columbia Central High School is 227th of 591 and Columbia Upper Elementary School is 410th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).