Columbia Intermediate School vs Symmes Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Intermediate School
Kings Mills · Public middle · Grades 5–6
809 students
Symmes Elementary School
Loveland · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
656 students
| Measure | Columbia Intermediate School Kings Mills, Ohio | Symmes Elementary School Loveland, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #183 of 646 | #94 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #1782 of 15,369 | #2180 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 809 | 656 |
| Enrollment | 809 | 656 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.6% | 26.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 92% |
| city | Kings Mills | Loveland |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Symmes Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.6 vs 78.2).
- •Symmes Elementary School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 74%).
- •Symmes Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 79%).
- •Columbia Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.6% vs 26.5%).
- •Symmes Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 23.8).
- •Columbia Intermediate School is the larger school with 809 students compared with 656.
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 Columbia Intermediate School better than Symmes Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Symmes Elementary School ranks higher (85.6 vs 78.2 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 Columbia Intermediate School and Symmes Elementary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Kings Mills and Loveland in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Intermediate School: 809. Symmes Elementary School: 656. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Intermediate School and Symmes Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Columbia Intermediate School is 183rd of 646 and Symmes Elementary School is 94th of 1,713 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).