Columbus High School vs Columbus Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 69 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
227 students
Columbus Middle School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 6–8
178 students
| Measure | Columbus High School Columbus, Montana | Columbus Middle School Columbus, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #13 of 108 | #23 of 102 |
| National rank | #5444 of 16,910 | #4923 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 227 | 178 |
| Enrollment | 227 | 178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.3% | 26.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 42% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbus Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.5 vs 61.4).
- •Columbus High School does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 42%).
- •Columbus Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 54.5%).
- •Columbus High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.3% vs 26.4%).
- •Columbus High School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 19.8).
- •Columbus High School is the larger school with 227 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 High School better than Columbus Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbus Middle School ranks higher (62.5 vs 61.4 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 Columbus Middle School?
About 69 m in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus High School: 227. Columbus Middle School: 178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus High School and Columbus Middle School rank in Montana?
Columbus High School is 13th of 108 and Columbus Middle School is 23rd of 102 among high schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).