Columbus Elementary School vs Valhalla Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus Elementary School
Thornwood · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
481 students
Valhalla Middle School
Valhalla · Public middle · Grades 6–8
322 students
| Measure | Columbus Elementary School Thornwood, New York | Valhalla Middle School Valhalla, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #229 of 2,536 | #145 of 785 |
| National rank | #2395 of 50,301 | #1930 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 481 | 322 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 322 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.6% | 23.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 59% |
| city | Thornwood | Valhalla |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbus Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.1 vs 77.4).
- •Columbus Elementary School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 59%).
- •Columbus Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 55%).
- •Columbus Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.6% vs 23.9%).
- •Columbus Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 9.8).
- •Columbus Elementary School is the larger school with 481 students compared with 322.
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 Elementary School better than Valhalla Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbus Elementary School ranks higher (85.1 vs 77.4 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 Elementary School and Valhalla Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Thornwood and Valhalla in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Elementary School: 481. Valhalla Middle School: 322. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Elementary School and Valhalla Middle School rank in New York?
Columbus Elementary School is 229th of 2,536 and Valhalla Middle School is 145th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).