Columbia Elementary School vs Jefferson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elementary School
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
378 students
Jefferson Middle School
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
329 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary School Columbia, Mississippi | Jefferson Middle School Columbia, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #94 of 427 | #88 of 181 |
| National rank | #21138 of 50,301 | #10591 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 378 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.8% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 35% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 36.3).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 35%).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 33%).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72% vs 73.8%).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.5).
- •Columbia Elementary School is the larger school with 378 students compared with 329.
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 Elementary School better than Jefferson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Elementary School ranks higher (55.7 vs 36.3 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 Elementary School and Jefferson Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary School: 378. Jefferson Middle School: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary School and Jefferson Middle School rank in Mississippi?
Columbia Elementary School is 94th of 427 and Jefferson Middle School is 88th of 181 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).