Catamount School vs Columbia Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 631 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catamount School
Cullowhee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
64 students
Columbia Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
90 students
| Measure | Catamount School Cullowhee, North Carolina | Columbia Middle Columbia, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #178 of 469 | #383 of 469 |
| National rank | #10021 of 15,369 | #13953 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 64 | 90 |
| Enrollment | 64 | 90 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.5% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | – | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 12% |
| city | Cullowhee | Columbia |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Catamount School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.1 vs 18.9).
- •Catamount School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 12%).
- •Catamount School does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 32%).
- •Catamount School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 96.7%).
- •Columbia Middle is the larger school with 90 students compared with 64.
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 Catamount School better than Columbia Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Catamount School ranks higher (39.1 vs 18.9 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 Catamount School and Columbia Middle?
About 631 km in a straight line, between Cullowhee and Columbia in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catamount School: 64. Columbia Middle: 90. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catamount School and Columbia Middle rank in North Carolina?
Catamount School is 178th of 469 and Columbia Middle is 383rd of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).