Columbus High School vs MS School for Math and Science
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–13
865 students
MS School for Math and Science
Columbus · Public high · Grades 11–12
240 students
| Measure | Columbus High School Columbus, Mississippi | MS School for Math and Science Columbus, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #154 of 197 | #1 of 197 |
| National rank | #15199 of 16,910 | #916 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 11–12 |
| Students | 865 | 240 |
| Enrollment | 865 | 240 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | – |
| Math proficiency | 17% | – |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MS School for Math and Science scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 20.4).
- •MS School for Math and Science does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 11.7).
- •Columbus High School is the larger school with 865 students compared with 240.
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 Columbus High School better than MS School for Math and Science?
On the Success Index (US), MS School for Math and Science ranks higher (82.7 vs 20.4 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 Columbus High School and MS School for Math and Science?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus High School: 865. MS School for Math and Science: 240. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus High School and MS School for Math and Science rank in Mississippi?
Columbus High School is 154th of 197 and MS School for Math and Science is 1st of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).