Arts & College Preparatory Academy vs Walnut Ridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Ohio, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arts & College Preparatory Academy
Columbus · Charter high · Grades 7–12
473 students
Walnut Ridge High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
775 students
| Measure | Arts & College Preparatory Academy Columbus, Ohio | Walnut Ridge High School Columbus, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #200 of 802 | #759 of 802 |
| National rank | #3307 of 16,910 | #16410 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 473 | 775 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 775 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.6% | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 4% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arts & College Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 12.4).
- •Arts & College Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (62% vs 4%).
- •Arts & College Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 27%).
- •Arts & College Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.2).
- •Walnut Ridge High School is the larger school with 775 students compared with 473.
- •Arts & College Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Walnut Ridge High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Arts & College Preparatory Academy better than Walnut Ridge High School?
On the Success Index (US), Arts & College Preparatory Academy ranks higher (69.9 vs 12.4 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 Arts & College Preparatory Academy and Walnut Ridge High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arts & College Preparatory Academy: 473. Walnut Ridge High School: 775. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arts & College Preparatory Academy and Walnut Ridge High School rank in Ohio?
Arts & College Preparatory Academy is 200th of 802 and Walnut Ridge High School is 759th of 802 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).