Columbus High School vs West Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 2.4 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
West Park Elementary
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
215 students
| Measure | Columbus High School Columbus, Nebraska | West Park Elementary Columbus, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #208 of 242 | #339 of 511 |
| National rank | #9948 of 16,910 | #22605 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,337 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 1,337 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.9% | 58.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 47% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.7 vs 44.0).
- •Columbus High School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •West Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Columbus High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.9% vs 58.6%).
- •West Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.4).
- •Columbus High School is the larger school with 1,337 students compared with 215.
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 West Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), West Park Elementary ranks higher (53.7 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 West Park Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus High School: 1,337. West Park Elementary: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus High School and West Park Elementary rank in Nebraska?
Columbus High School is 208th of 242 and West Park Elementary is 339th of 511 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).