Columbia City School vs St Helens Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 3.1 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
St Helens Middle School
St Helens · Public middle · Grades 6–8
563 students
| Measure | Columbia City School Columbia City, Oregon | St Helens Middle School St Helens, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #502 of 678 | #98 of 208 |
| National rank | #38986 of 50,301 | #9706 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 214 | 563 |
| Enrollment | 214 | 563 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.9% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 41% |
| city | Columbia City | St Helens |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St Helens Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.5 vs 29.3).
- •St Helens Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •St Helens Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •Columbia City School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.9% vs 73%).
- •Columbia City School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.8).
- •St Helens Middle School is the larger school with 563 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 St Helens Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), St Helens Middle School ranks higher (40.5 vs 29.3 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 Columbia City School and St Helens Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Columbia City and St Helens in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia City School: 214. St Helens Middle School: 563. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia City School and St Helens Middle School rank in Oregon?
Columbia City School is 502nd of 678 and St Helens Middle School is 98th of 208 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).