Columbia Heights Senior High vs Highland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 179 m 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
Highland Elementary
Columbia Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
534 students
| Measure | Columbia Heights Senior High Columbia Heights, Minnesota | Highland Elementary Columbia Heights, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #390 of 433 | #836 of 923 |
| National rank | #13244 of 16,910 | #38688 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,141 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 1,141 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.2% | 78.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 30% |
| city | Columbia Heights | Columbia Heights |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (30.4 vs 29.8).
- •Columbia Heights Senior High does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 40%).
- •Columbia Heights Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.2% vs 78.3%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 19.3).
- •Columbia Heights Senior High is the larger school with 1,141 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 Heights Senior High better than Highland Elementary?
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 Heights Senior High and Highland Elementary?
About 179 m in a straight line, between Columbia Heights and Columbia Heights in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Heights Senior High: 1,141. Highland Elementary: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Heights Senior High and Highland Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Columbia Heights Senior High is 390th of 433 and Highland Elementary is 836th of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).