Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School vs Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 1.0 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
Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy
Columbus · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
133 students
| Measure | Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School Columbus, Ohio | Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy Columbus, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #582 of 646 | #1182 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #9380 of 15,369 | #23627 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 462 | 133 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 133 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 42% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.2 vs 42.0).
- •Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy does better on math proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 40%).
- •Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.0).
- •Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School is the larger school with 462 students compared with 133.
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 Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy ranks higher (52.2 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 Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School: 462. Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy: 133. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School and Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy rank in Ohio?
Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School is 582nd of 646 and Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy is 1182nd of 1,713 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).