Centennial Elementary School vs Columbus Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
353 students
Columbus Middle School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,166 students
| Measure | Centennial Elementary School Columbus, Nebraska | Columbus Middle School Columbus, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #196 of 511 | #95 of 123 |
| National rank | #12411 of 50,301 | #8782 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 353 | 1,166 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 1,166 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centennial Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 44.7).
- •Centennial Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Centennial Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 41%).
- •Columbus Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.3% vs 62%).
- •Centennial Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.8).
- •Columbus Middle School is the larger school with 1,166 students compared with 353.
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 Centennial Elementary School better than Columbus Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Centennial Elementary School ranks higher (68.4 vs 44.7 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 Centennial Elementary School and Columbus Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial Elementary School: 353. Columbus Middle School: 1,166. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial Elementary School and Columbus Middle School rank in Nebraska?
Centennial Elementary School is 196th of 511 and Columbus Middle School is 95th of 123 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).