Columbia Heights Senior High vs Fridley Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Heights Senior High
Columbia Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,141 students
Fridley Senior High
Fridley · Public high · Grades 9–12
796 students
| Measure | Columbia Heights Senior High Columbia Heights, Minnesota | Fridley Senior High Fridley, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #390 of 433 | #358 of 433 |
| National rank | #13244 of 16,910 | #11266 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,141 | 796 |
| Enrollment | 1,141 | 796 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.2% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 27% |
| city | Columbia Heights | Fridley |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fridley Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.7 vs 30.4).
- •Columbia Heights Senior High does better on math proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •Fridley Senior High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 44%).
- •Fridley Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70% vs 72.2%).
- •Fridley Senior High does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 19.3).
- •Columbia Heights Senior High is the larger school with 1,141 students compared with 796.
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 Heights Senior High better than Fridley Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Fridley Senior High ranks higher (38.7 vs 30.4 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 Heights Senior High and Fridley Senior High?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Columbia Heights and Fridley in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Heights Senior High: 1,141. Fridley Senior High: 796. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Heights Senior High and Fridley Senior High rank in Minnesota?
Columbia Heights Senior High is 390th of 433 and Fridley Senior High is 358th of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).