Columbia Middle School vs Strongsville Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Middle School
Columbia Station · Public middle · Grades 5–8
343 students
Strongsville Academy
Strongsville · Charter elementary · Grades K–2
65 students
| Measure | Columbia Middle School Columbia Station, Ohio | Strongsville Academy Strongsville, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #284 of 646 | #922 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #2745 of 15,369 | #15134 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 343 | 65 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 65 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.1% | 41.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | – |
| Math proficiency | 79% | – |
| city | Columbia Station | Strongsville |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 64.5).
- •Strongsville Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.5% vs 67.1%).
- •Strongsville Academy does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.9).
- •Columbia Middle School is the larger school with 343 students compared with 65.
- •Columbia Middle School is a public school while Strongsville Academy 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 Columbia Middle School better than Strongsville Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Middle School ranks higher (72.9 vs 64.5 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 Middle School and Strongsville Academy?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Columbia Station and Strongsville in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Middle School: 343. Strongsville Academy: 65. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Middle School and Strongsville Academy rank in Ohio?
Columbia Middle School is 284th of 646 and Strongsville Academy is 922nd of 1,713 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).