Columbus Preparatory Academy vs Jones Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Columbus · Charter other · Grades K–12
797 students
Jones Middle School
Upper Arlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
733 students
| Measure | Columbus Preparatory Academy Columbus, Ohio | Jones Middle School Upper Arlington, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | – | #10 of 646 |
| National rank | – | #132 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 797 | 733 |
| Enrollment | 797 | 733 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 6.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 98% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 97% | 91% |
| city | Columbus | Upper Arlington |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbus Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (97% vs 91%).
- •Columbus Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (98% vs 83%).
- •Jones Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 20.4).
- •Columbus Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 797 students compared with 733.
- •Columbus Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Jones Middle School is a public 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 Columbus Preparatory Academy better than Jones Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Columbus Preparatory Academy and Jones Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Upper Arlington in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Preparatory Academy: 797. Jones Middle School: 733. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Preparatory Academy and Jones Middle School rank in Ohio?
Columbus Preparatory Academy is unranked and Jones Middle School is 10th of 646 among other schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).