Champion Middle School vs The Academy for Urban Scholars
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Champion Middle School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 6–8
338 students
The Academy for Urban Scholars
Columbus · Charter high · Grades 9–12
386 students
| Measure | Champion Middle School Columbus, Ohio | The Academy for Urban Scholars Columbus, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 1 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #638 of 646 | #799 of 802 |
| National rank | #14385 of 15,369 | #16900 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 338 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 27.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 2.5% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Champion Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.3 vs 0.8).
- •Champion Middle School does better on math proficiency (18% vs 2.5%).
- •Champion Middle School does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 2.5%).
- •Champion Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 27.6).
- •The Academy for Urban Scholars is the larger school with 386 students compared with 338.
- •Champion Middle School is a public school while The Academy for Urban Scholars is a charter 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 Champion Middle School better than The Academy for Urban Scholars?
On the Success Index (US), Champion Middle School ranks higher (16.3 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 Champion Middle School and The Academy for Urban Scholars?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Champion Middle School: 338. The Academy for Urban Scholars: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Champion Middle School and The Academy for Urban Scholars rank in Ohio?
Champion Middle School is 638th of 646 and The Academy for Urban Scholars is 799th of 802 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).