Columbia Central High School vs Paw Paw High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 130 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
Paw Paw High School
Paw Paw · Public high · Grades 9–12
638 students
| Measure | Columbia Central High School Brooklyn, Michigan | Paw Paw High School Paw Paw, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #227 of 591 | #226 of 591 |
| National rank | #7559 of 16,910 | #7543 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 637 | 638 |
| Enrollment | 637 | 638 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.7% | 24.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 27% |
| city | Brooklyn | Paw Paw |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (53.1 vs 53.2).
- •Columbia Central High School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 27%).
- •Paw Paw High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Paw Paw High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.8% vs 29.7%).
- •Paw Paw High School is the larger school with 638 students compared with 637.
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 Paw Paw High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Columbia Central High School and Paw Paw High School?
About 130 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Paw Paw in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Central High School: 637. Paw Paw High School: 638. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Central High School and Paw Paw High School rank in Michigan?
Columbia Central High School is 227th of 591 and Paw Paw High School is 226th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).