Columbus Middle School vs Lost Creek Elementary Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 1.7 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
Lost Creek Elementary Sch
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
318 students
| Measure | Columbus Middle School Columbus, Nebraska | Lost Creek Elementary Sch Columbus, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #95 of 123 | #261 of 511 |
| National rank | #8782 of 15,369 | #16460 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,166 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 1,166 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.3% | 52.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lost Creek Elementary Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.5 vs 44.7).
- •Lost Creek Elementary Sch does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Lost Creek Elementary Sch does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Lost Creek Elementary Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.2% vs 61.3%).
- •Lost Creek Elementary Sch does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.8).
- •Columbus Middle School is the larger school with 1,166 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 Middle School better than Lost Creek Elementary Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Lost Creek Elementary Sch ranks higher (62.5 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 Lost Creek Elementary Sch?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Middle School: 1,166. Lost Creek Elementary Sch: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Middle School and Lost Creek Elementary Sch rank in Nebraska?
Columbus Middle School is 95th of 123 and Lost Creek Elementary Sch is 261st of 511 among middle schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).