Columbus High School vs Sale Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.2 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
Sale Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
290 students
| Measure | Columbus High School Columbus, Mississippi | Sale Elementary School Columbus, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #154 of 197 | #409 of 427 |
| National rank | #15199 of 16,910 | #49669 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 865 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 865 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 17% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbus High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.4 vs 9.2).
- •Columbus High School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •Columbus High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.8% vs 100%).
- •Columbus High School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 17.1).
- •Columbus High School is the larger school with 865 students compared with 290.
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 Sale Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbus High School ranks higher (20.4 vs 9.2 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 Sale Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus High School: 865. Sale Elementary School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus High School and Sale Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Columbus High School is 154th of 197 and Sale Elementary School is 409th of 427 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).