Bell Top School vs Columbia High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell Top School
Troy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
304 students
Columbia High School
East Greenbush · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,272 students
| Measure | Bell Top School Troy, New York | Columbia High School East Greenbush, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #120 of 2,536 | #157 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #954 of 50,301 | #224 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 304 | 1,272 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 1,272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.4% | 24.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 97% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 96% |
| city | Troy | East Greenbush |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.3 vs 89.2).
- •Columbia High School does better on math proficiency (96% vs 87%).
- •Columbia High School does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 67%).
- •Bell Top School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 24.4%).
- •Bell Top School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.1).
- •Columbia High School is the larger school with 1,272 students compared with 304.
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 Bell Top School better than Columbia High School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia High School ranks higher (90.3 vs 89.2 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 Bell Top School and Columbia High School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Troy and East Greenbush in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Top School: 304. Columbia High School: 1,272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Top School and Columbia High School rank in New York?
Bell Top School is 120th of 2,536 and Columbia High School is 157th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).