Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School vs Oakland Park Alternative Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 752 m 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
Oakland Park Alternative Elementary
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
295 students
| Measure | Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School Columbus, Ohio | Oakland Park Alternative Elementary Columbus, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #582 of 646 | #1455 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #9380 of 15,369 | #37970 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 462 | 295 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 295 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 37% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.0 vs 30.9).
- •Oakland Park Alternative Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 16.4).
- •Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School is the larger school with 462 students compared with 295.
- •Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School is a charter school while Oakland Park Alternative Elementary 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 Oakland Park Alternative Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School ranks higher (42.0 vs 30.9 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 Oakland Park Alternative Elementary?
About 752 m in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School: 462. Oakland Park Alternative Elementary: 295. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School and Oakland Park Alternative Elementary rank in Ohio?
Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School is 582nd of 646 and Oakland Park Alternative Elementary is 1455th of 1,713 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).