Columbus High School vs Emerson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 2.6 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
Emerson Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
286 students
| Measure | Columbus High School Columbus, Nebraska | Emerson Elementary School Columbus, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #208 of 242 | #422 of 511 |
| National rank | #9948 of 16,910 | #32108 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,337 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 1,337 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.9% | 62.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 52% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbus High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.0 vs 39.7).
- •Emerson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Columbus High School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Columbus High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.9% vs 62.9%).
- •Columbus High School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 20.4).
- •Columbus High School is the larger school with 1,337 students compared with 286.
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 Emerson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbus High School ranks higher (44.0 vs 39.7 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 Columbus High School and Emerson Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus High School: 1,337. Emerson Elementary School: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus High School and Emerson Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Columbus High School is 208th of 242 and Emerson Elementary School is 422nd of 511 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).