Capital High School vs West Mound Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capital High School
Columbus · Charter high · Grades 9–12
76 students
West Mound Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
316 students
| Measure | Capital High School Columbus, Ohio | West Mound Elementary School Columbus, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #692 of 802 | #1537 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #14870 of 16,910 | #42334 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 76 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 76 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 32% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Mound Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.0 vs 22.4).
- •West Mound Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24.5%).
- •West Mound Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 24.5%).
- •Capital High School does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 19.8).
- •West Mound Elementary School is the larger school with 316 students compared with 76.
- •Capital High School is a charter school while West Mound Elementary 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 Capital High School better than West Mound Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), West Mound Elementary School ranks higher (24.0 vs 22.4 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 Capital High School and West Mound Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capital High School: 76. West Mound Elementary School: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capital High School and West Mound Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Capital High School is 692nd of 802 and West Mound Elementary School is 1537th of 1,713 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).