Central Elementary School vs Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Ohio, United States, 142 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
New Philadelphia · Public middle · Grades 5–5
195 students
Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 6–8
196 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School New Philadelphia, Ohio | Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls Columbus, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #374 of 646 | #521 of 646 |
| National rank | #3727 of 15,369 | #6435 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 195 | 196 |
| Enrollment | 195 | 196 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 43% |
| city | New Philadelphia | Columbus |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 55.6).
- •Central Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 43%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 21.7).
- •Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls is the larger school with 196 students compared with 195.
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 Central Elementary School better than Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary School ranks higher (68.2 vs 55.6 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 Central Elementary School and Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls?
About 142 km in a straight line, between New Philadelphia and Columbus in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 195. Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls: 196. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls rank in Ohio?
Central Elementary School is 374th of 646 and Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls is 521st of 646 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).