Columbia Academy vs Highview Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.8 km 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
Highview Middle School
New Brighton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
823 students
| Measure | Columbia Academy Columbia Heights, Minnesota | Highview Middle School New Brighton, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #243 of 266 | #87 of 266 |
| National rank | #12649 of 15,369 | #3043 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 719 | 823 |
| Enrollment | 719 | 823 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.7% | 39.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 64% |
| city | Columbia Heights | New Brighton |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highview Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.4 vs 26.1).
- •Highview Middle School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 28%).
- •Highview Middle School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 37%).
- •Highview Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.1% vs 78.7%).
- •Highview Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.5).
- •Highview Middle School is the larger school with 823 students compared with 719.
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 Highview Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Highview Middle School ranks higher (71.4 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 Highview Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Columbia Heights and New Brighton in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Academy: 719. Highview Middle School: 823. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Academy and Highview Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Columbia Academy is 243rd of 266 and Highview Middle School is 87th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).