Early College Academy vs South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Early College Academy
Columbus · Charter high · Grades 9–12
114 students
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village
Columbus · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
270 students
| Measure | Early College Academy Columbus, Ohio | South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village Columbus, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #685 of 802 | #1068 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #14691 of 16,910 | #19395 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 114 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 114 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.9% | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 44.5% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 23.4).
- •South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 5%).
- •South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 10%).
- •Early College Academy does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 18.0).
- •South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village is the larger school with 270 students compared with 114.
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 Early College Academy better than South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village?
On the Success Index (US), South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village ranks higher (58.3 vs 23.4 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 Early College Academy and South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Early College Academy: 114. South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Early College Academy and South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village rank in Ohio?
Early College Academy is 685th of 802 and South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village is 1068th of 1,713 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).