Columbian High School vs David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Ohio, United States, 174 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbian High School
Tiffin · Public high · Grades 9–12
786 students
David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center
Dayton · Public high · Grades 9–12
785 students
| Measure | Columbian High School Tiffin, Ohio | David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center Dayton, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #398 of 802 | #664 of 802 |
| National rank | #5944 of 16,910 | #13803 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 786 | 785 |
| Enrollment | 786 | 785 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 26.2 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 22% |
| city | Tiffin | Dayton |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbian High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 27.8).
- •Columbian High School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 22%).
- •Columbian High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 26.2).
- •Columbian High School is the larger school with 786 students compared with 785.
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 Columbian High School better than David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center?
On the Success Index (US), Columbian High School ranks higher (59.4 vs 27.8 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 Columbian High School and David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center?
About 174 km in a straight line, between Tiffin and Dayton in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbian High School: 786. David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center: 785. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbian High School and David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center rank in Ohio?
Columbian High School is 398th of 802 and David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center is 664th of 802 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).