Columbia City School vs McBride Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia City School
Columbia City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
214 students
McBride Elementary School
St Helens · Public elementary · Grades K–5
452 students
| Measure | Columbia City School Columbia City, Oregon | McBride Elementary School St Helens, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #502 of 678 | #522 of 678 |
| National rank | #38986 of 50,301 | #40039 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 214 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 214 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.9% | 73.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 28% |
| city | Columbia City | St Helens |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia City School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.3 vs 27.6).
- •Columbia City School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •McBride Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Columbia City School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.9% vs 73.9%).
- •Columbia City School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.1).
- •McBride Elementary School is the larger school with 452 students compared with 214.
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 Columbia City School better than McBride Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia City School ranks higher (29.3 vs 27.6 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 Columbia City School and McBride Elementary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Columbia City and St Helens in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia City School: 214. McBride Elementary School: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia City School and McBride Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Columbia City School is 502nd of 678 and McBride Elementary School is 522nd of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).