Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School vs Minerva Park Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Ohio, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School
Columbus · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
462 students
Minerva Park Middle School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 6–8
753 students
| Measure | Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School Columbus, Ohio | Minerva Park Middle School Columbus, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #582 of 646 | #569 of 646 |
| National rank | #9380 of 15,369 | #8577 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 462 | 753 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 753 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 60.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | – |
| Math proficiency | 31% | – |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Minerva Park Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 42.0).
- •Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.8).
- •Minerva Park Middle School is the larger school with 753 students compared with 462.
- •Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School is a charter school while Minerva Park 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 Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School better than Minerva Park Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Minerva Park Middle School ranks higher (45.7 vs 42.0 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 Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School and Minerva Park Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School: 462. Minerva Park Middle School: 753. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School and Minerva Park Middle School rank in Ohio?
Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School is 582nd of 646 and Minerva Park Middle School is 569th of 646 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).