Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus vs South High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Ohio, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus
Columbus · Charter high · Grades 9–12
477 students
South High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 7–12
873 students
| Measure | Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus Columbus, Ohio | South High School Columbus, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 1 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #796 of 802 | #642 of 802 |
| National rank | #16889 of 16,910 | #12772 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 477 | 873 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 873 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 68.1 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 27% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.5 vs 1.4).
- •South High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 5%).
- •South High School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 5%).
- •South High School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 68.1).
- •South High School is the larger school with 873 students compared with 477.
- •Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus is a charter school while South High 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 Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus better than South High School?
On the Success Index (US), South High School ranks higher (32.5 vs 1.4 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 Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus and South High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus: 477. South High School: 873. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus and South High School rank in Ohio?
Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus is 796th of 802 and South High School is 642nd of 802 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).