Columbus High School vs Columbus Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,337 students
Columbus Middle School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,166 students
| Measure | Columbus High School Columbus, Nebraska | Columbus Middle School Columbus, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #208 of 242 | #95 of 123 |
| National rank | #9948 of 16,910 | #8782 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 1,337 | 1,166 |
| Enrollment | 1,337 | 1,166 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.9% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 47% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (44.0 vs 44.7).
- •Columbus High School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Columbus Middle School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 39%).
- •Columbus High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.9% vs 61.3%).
- •Columbus Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.4).
- •Columbus High School is the larger school with 1,337 students compared with 1,166.
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?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Columbus High School and Columbus Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus High School: 1,337. Columbus Middle School: 1,166. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus High School and Columbus Middle School rank in Nebraska?
Columbus High School is 208th of 242 and Columbus Middle School is 95th of 123 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).