Metro Early College High School vs Upper Arlington High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Ohio, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Metro Early College High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 6–12
869 students
Upper Arlington High School
Upper Arlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,908 students
| Measure | Metro Early College High School Columbus, Ohio | Upper Arlington High School Upper Arlington, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #278 of 802 | #54 of 802 |
| National rank | #4224 of 16,910 | #999 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 869 | 1,908 |
| Enrollment | 869 | 1,908 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.5% | 7.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 84% |
| city | Columbus | Upper Arlington |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Upper Arlington High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.0 vs 66.3).
- •Upper Arlington High School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 67%).
- •Upper Arlington High School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 77%).
- •Upper Arlington High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.4% vs 49.5%).
- •Metro Early College High School does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 22.4).
- •Upper Arlington High School is the larger school with 1,908 students compared with 869.
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 Metro Early College High School better than Upper Arlington High School?
On the Success Index (US), Upper Arlington High School ranks higher (82.0 vs 66.3 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 Metro Early College High School and Upper Arlington High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Upper Arlington in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Metro Early College High School: 869. Upper Arlington High School: 1,908. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Metro Early College High School and Upper Arlington High School rank in Ohio?
Metro Early College High School is 278th of 802 and Upper Arlington High School is 54th of 802 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).