Columbia High School vs Howard L Goff School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 4.4 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
Howard L Goff School
East Greenbush · Public middle · Grades 6–8
948 students
| Measure | Columbia High School East Greenbush, New York | Howard L Goff School East Greenbush, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #157 of 1,079 | #126 of 785 |
| National rank | #224 of 16,910 | #1529 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,272 | 948 |
| Enrollment | 1,272 | 948 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.4% | 28.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 97% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 96% | 62% |
| city | East Greenbush | East Greenbush |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.3 vs 79.7).
- •Columbia High School does better on math proficiency (96% vs 62%).
- •Columbia High School does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 61%).
- •Columbia High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.4% vs 28.1%).
- •Howard L Goff School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.1).
- •Columbia High School is the larger school with 1,272 students compared with 948.
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 Howard L Goff School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia High School ranks higher (90.3 vs 79.7 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 Columbia High School and Howard L Goff School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between East Greenbush and East Greenbush in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia High School: 1,272. Howard L Goff School: 948. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia High School and Howard L Goff School rank in New York?
Columbia High School is 157th of 1,079 and Howard L Goff School is 126th of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).