Columbian High School vs North Central Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Ohio, United States, 3.0 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
North Central Academy
Tiffin · Charter high · Grades 8–12
68 students
| Measure | Columbian High School Tiffin, Ohio | North Central Academy Tiffin, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #398 of 802 | #714 of 802 |
| National rank | #5944 of 16,910 | #15416 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 786 | 68 |
| Enrollment | 786 | 68 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 70.6% |
| Students per teacher | 26.2 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 15% |
| city | Tiffin | Tiffin |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbian High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 19.1).
- •Columbian High School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 15%).
- •Columbian High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 15%).
- •North Central Academy does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 26.2).
- •Columbian High School is the larger school with 786 students compared with 68.
- •Columbian High School is a public school while North Central 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 Columbian High School better than North Central Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Columbian High School ranks higher (59.4 vs 19.1 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 North Central Academy?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Tiffin and Tiffin in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbian High School: 786. North Central Academy: 68. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbian High School and North Central Academy rank in Ohio?
Columbian High School is 398th of 802 and North Central Academy is 714th of 802 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).