Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School vs Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Ohio, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 6–8
198 students
Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 6–8
106 students
| Measure | Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School Columbus, Ohio | Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys Columbus, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #646 of 646 | #629 of 646 |
| National rank | #15041 of 15,369 | #13648 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 198 | 106 |
| Enrollment | 198 | 106 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 22% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.7 vs 10.6).
- •Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 24.8).
- •Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School is the larger school with 198 students compared with 106.
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 Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School better than Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys?
On the Success Index (US), Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys ranks higher (20.7 vs 10.6 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 Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School and Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School: 198. Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys: 106. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School and Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys rank in Ohio?
Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School is 646th of 646 and Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys is 629th of 646 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).