Columbus Middle School vs West Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 2.1 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
West Park Elementary
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
215 students
| Measure | Columbus Middle School Columbus, Nebraska | West Park Elementary Columbus, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #95 of 123 | #339 of 511 |
| National rank | #8782 of 15,369 | #22605 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,166 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 1,166 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.3% | 58.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.7 vs 44.7).
- •West Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •West Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.6% vs 61.3%).
- •West Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 15.8).
- •Columbus Middle School is the larger school with 1,166 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 Middle School better than West Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), West Park Elementary ranks higher (53.7 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 West Park Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Middle School: 1,166. West Park Elementary: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Middle School and West Park Elementary rank in Nebraska?
Columbus Middle School is 95th of 123 and West Park Elementary is 339th of 511 among middle schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).