Columbia Academy vs Highland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 904 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Academy
Columbia Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
719 students
Highland Elementary
Columbia Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
534 students
| Measure | Columbia Academy Columbia Heights, Minnesota | Highland Elementary Columbia Heights, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #243 of 266 | #836 of 923 |
| National rank | #12649 of 15,369 | #38688 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 719 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 719 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.7% | 78.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 30% |
| city | Columbia Heights | Columbia Heights |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.8 vs 26.1).
- •Highland Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 28%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.3% vs 78.7%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.5).
- •Columbia Academy is the larger school with 719 students compared with 534.
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 Academy better than Highland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Elementary ranks higher (29.8 vs 26.1 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 Academy and Highland Elementary?
About 904 m in a straight line, between Columbia Heights and Columbia Heights in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Academy: 719. Highland Elementary: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Academy and Highland Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Columbia Academy is 243rd of 266 and Highland Elementary is 836th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).