A+ Arts Academy vs The Academy for Urban Scholars
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A+ Arts Academy
Columbus · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
247 students
The Academy for Urban Scholars
Columbus · Charter high · Grades 9–12
386 students
| Measure | A+ Arts Academy Columbus, Ohio | The Academy for Urban Scholars Columbus, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 1 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1491 of 1,713 | #799 of 802 |
| National rank | #40126 of 50,301 | #16900 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 247 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 247 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 27.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 2.5% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •A+ Arts Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.4 vs 0.8).
- •A+ Arts Academy does better on math proficiency (23% vs 2.5%).
- •A+ Arts Academy does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 2.5%).
- •A+ Arts Academy does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 27.6).
- •The Academy for Urban Scholars is the larger school with 386 students compared with 247.
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 A+ Arts Academy better than The Academy for Urban Scholars?
On the Success Index (US), A+ Arts Academy ranks higher (27.4 vs 0.8 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 A+ Arts Academy and The Academy for Urban Scholars?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A+ Arts Academy: 247. The Academy for Urban Scholars: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A+ Arts Academy and The Academy for Urban Scholars rank in Ohio?
A+ Arts Academy is 1491st of 1,713 and The Academy for Urban Scholars is 799th of 802 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).