Columbia High School vs Green Meadow School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia High School
East Greenbush · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,272 students
Green Meadow School
Castleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
345 students
| Measure | Columbia High School East Greenbush, New York | Green Meadow School Castleton, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #157 of 1,079 | #95 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #224 of 16,910 | #704 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,272 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 1,272 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.4% | 15.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 97% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 96% | 77% |
| city | East Greenbush | Castleton |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (90.3 vs 90.4).
- •Columbia High School does better on math proficiency (96% vs 77%).
- •Columbia High School does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 72%).
- •Green Meadow School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 24.4%).
- •Green Meadow School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 13.1).
- •Columbia High School is the larger school with 1,272 students compared with 345.
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 Columbia High School better than Green Meadow School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Columbia High School and Green Meadow School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between East Greenbush and Castleton in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia High School: 1,272. Green Meadow School: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia High School and Green Meadow School rank in New York?
Columbia High School is 157th of 1,079 and Green Meadow School is 95th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).