Columbus High School vs Lost Creek Elementary Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 551 m 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
Lost Creek Elementary Sch
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
318 students
| Measure | Columbus High School Columbus, Nebraska | Lost Creek Elementary Sch Columbus, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #208 of 242 | #261 of 511 |
| National rank | #9948 of 16,910 | #16460 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,337 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 1,337 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.9% | 52.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 52% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lost Creek Elementary Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.5 vs 44.0).
- •Lost Creek Elementary Sch does better on math proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Lost Creek Elementary Sch does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Columbus High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.9% vs 52.2%).
- •Lost Creek Elementary Sch does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 17.4).
- •Columbus High School is the larger school with 1,337 students compared with 318.
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 Lost Creek Elementary Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Lost Creek Elementary Sch ranks higher (62.5 vs 44.0 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 Lost Creek Elementary Sch?
About 551 m in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus High School: 1,337. Lost Creek Elementary Sch: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus High School and Lost Creek Elementary Sch rank in Nebraska?
Columbus High School is 208th of 242 and Lost Creek Elementary Sch is 261st of 511 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).