Columbia Academy vs Orono Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 28 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
Orono Middle
Long Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
720 students
| Measure | Columbia Academy Columbia Heights, Minnesota | Orono Middle Long Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #243 of 266 | #20 of 266 |
| National rank | #12649 of 15,369 | #1312 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 719 | 720 |
| Enrollment | 719 | 720 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.7% | 8.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 73% |
| city | Columbia Heights | Long Lake |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orono Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 26.1).
- •Orono Middle does better on math proficiency (73% vs 28%).
- •Orono Middle does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 37%).
- •Orono Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.9% vs 78.7%).
- •Columbia Academy does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 20.6).
- •Orono Middle is the larger school with 720 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 Orono Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Orono Middle ranks higher (81.1 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 Orono Middle?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Columbia Heights and Long Lake in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Academy: 719. Orono Middle: 720. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Academy and Orono Middle rank in Minnesota?
Columbia Academy is 243rd of 266 and Orono Middle is 20th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).