Columbus Middle School vs Lakeview Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Nebraska, United States, 6.4 km 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
Lakeview Junior High School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 7–8
152 students
| Measure | Columbus Middle School Columbus, Nebraska | Lakeview Junior High School Columbus, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #95 of 123 | #80 of 123 |
| National rank | #8782 of 15,369 | #6715 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,166 | 152 |
| Enrollment | 1,166 | 152 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.3% | 33.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeview Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 44.7).
- •Lakeview Junior High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Lakeview Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Lakeview Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 61.3%).
- •Columbus Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 25.3).
- •Columbus Middle School is the larger school with 1,166 students compared with 152.
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 Lakeview Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeview Junior High School ranks higher (54.3 vs 44.7 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 Lakeview Junior High School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Middle School: 1,166. Lakeview Junior High School: 152. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Middle School and Lakeview Junior High School rank in Nebraska?
Columbus Middle School is 95th of 123 and Lakeview Junior High School is 80th of 123 among middle schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).