Columbia High School vs Pisgah High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 137 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia High School
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
484 students
Pisgah High School
Brandon · Public high · Grades 7–12
482 students
| Measure | Columbia High School Columbia, Mississippi | Pisgah High School Brandon, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #51 of 197 | #40 of 197 |
| National rank | #8151 of 16,910 | #7245 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 484 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 484 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 41.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| city | Columbia | Brandon |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pisgah High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 50.9).
- •Columbia High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Pisgah High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Pisgah High School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.8).
- •Columbia High School is the larger school with 484 students compared with 482.
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 High School better than Pisgah High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pisgah High School ranks higher (54.3 vs 50.9 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 High School and Pisgah High School?
About 137 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Brandon in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia High School: 484. Pisgah High School: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia High School and Pisgah High School rank in Mississippi?
Columbia High School is 51st of 197 and Pisgah High School is 40th of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).