Columbus High School vs New Hope Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 8.9 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
New Hope Elementary
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,191 students
| Measure | Columbus High School Columbus, Mississippi | New Hope Elementary Columbus, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #154 of 197 | #96 of 427 |
| National rank | #15199 of 16,910 | #21464 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 865 | 1,191 |
| Enrollment | 865 | 1,191 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 66.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 56% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Hope Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 20.4).
- •New Hope Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 17%).
- •New Hope Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 25%).
- •New Hope Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.8% vs 99.8%).
- •Columbus High School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.0).
- •New Hope Elementary is the larger school with 1,191 students compared with 865.
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 New Hope Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), New Hope Elementary ranks higher (55.3 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 New Hope Elementary?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus High School: 865. New Hope Elementary: 1,191. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus High School and New Hope Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Columbus High School is 154th of 197 and New Hope Elementary is 96th of 427 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).