Columbus Middle School vs Emerson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 638 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus Middle School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,166 students
Emerson Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
286 students
| Measure | Columbus Middle School Columbus, Nebraska | Emerson Elementary School Columbus, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #95 of 123 | #422 of 511 |
| National rank | #8782 of 15,369 | #32108 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,166 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 1,166 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.3% | 62.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbus Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.7 vs 39.7).
- •Emerson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Columbus Middle School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Columbus Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.3% vs 62.9%).
- •Columbus Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 20.4).
- •Columbus Middle School is the larger school with 1,166 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 Middle School better than Emerson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbus Middle School ranks higher (44.7 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 Middle School and Emerson Elementary School?
About 638 m in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Middle School: 1,166. Emerson Elementary School: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Middle School and Emerson Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Columbus Middle School is 95th of 123 and Emerson Elementary School is 422nd of 511 among middle schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).