Columbia Heights Senior High vs Highview Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.0 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
Highview Middle School
New Brighton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
823 students
| Measure | Columbia Heights Senior High Columbia Heights, Minnesota | Highview Middle School New Brighton, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #390 of 433 | #87 of 266 |
| National rank | #13244 of 16,910 | #3043 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,141 | 823 |
| Enrollment | 1,141 | 823 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.2% | 39.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 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 30.4).
- •Highview Middle School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 30%).
- •Highview Middle School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 44%).
- •Highview Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.1% vs 72.2%).
- •Highview Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 19.3).
- •Columbia Heights Senior High is the larger school with 1,141 students compared with 823.
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 Highview Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Highview Middle School ranks higher (71.4 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 Highview Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Columbia Heights and New Brighton in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Heights Senior High: 1,141. Highview Middle School: 823. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Heights Senior High and Highview Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Columbia Heights Senior High is 390th of 433 and Highview Middle School is 87th of 266 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).