Columbia High vs Columbia Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 157 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–13
176 students
Columbia Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
90 students
| Measure | Columbia High Columbia, North Carolina | Columbia Middle Columbia, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #430 of 528 | #383 of 469 |
| National rank | #14416 of 16,910 | #13953 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 176 | 90 |
| Enrollment | 176 | 90 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 12% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.8 vs 18.9).
- •Columbia High does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 12%).
- •Columbia High does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 32%).
- •Columbia Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.7% vs 98.3%).
- •Columbia Middle does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.6).
- •Columbia High is the larger school with 176 students compared with 90.
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 better than Columbia Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia High ranks higher (24.8 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 Columbia High and Columbia Middle?
About 157 m in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia High: 176. Columbia Middle: 90. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia High and Columbia Middle rank in North Carolina?
Columbia High is 430th of 528 and Columbia Middle is 383rd of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).