Columbus Elem School vs Columbus Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 320 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus Elem School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
278 students
Columbus Middle School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 6–8
178 students
| Measure | Columbus Elem School Columbus, Montana | Columbus Middle School Columbus, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #53 of 267 | #23 of 102 |
| National rank | #13066 of 50,301 | #4923 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 278 | 178 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.2% | 26.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbus Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 62.5).
- •Columbus Elem School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Columbus Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.4% vs 34.2%).
- •Columbus Elem School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 19.8).
- •Columbus Elem School is the larger school with 278 students compared with 178.
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 Elem School better than Columbus Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbus Elem School ranks higher (67.5 vs 62.5 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 Elem School and Columbus Middle School?
About 320 m in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Elem School: 278. Columbus Middle School: 178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Elem School and Columbus Middle School rank in Montana?
Columbus Elem School is 53rd of 267 and Columbus Middle School is 23rd of 102 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).