Bloomsburg Area HS vs Central Columbia MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 8.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bloomsburg Area HS
Bloomsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
362 students
Central Columbia MS
Bloomsburg · Public middle · Grades 5–8
587 students
| Measure | Bloomsburg Area HS Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania | Central Columbia MS Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #148 of 618 | #108 of 521 |
| National rank | #1954 of 16,910 | #2197 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 362 | 587 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 587 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.3% | 37.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 59% |
| city | Bloomsburg | Bloomsburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (75.9 vs 75.9).
- •Bloomsburg Area HS does better on math proficiency (82% vs 59%).
- •Bloomsburg Area HS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 75%).
- •Central Columbia MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 45.3%).
- •Bloomsburg Area HS does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.7).
- •Central Columbia MS is the larger school with 587 students compared with 362.
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 Bloomsburg Area HS better than Central Columbia MS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bloomsburg Area HS and Central Columbia MS?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Bloomsburg and Bloomsburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bloomsburg Area HS: 362. Central Columbia MS: 587. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bloomsburg Area HS and Central Columbia MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Bloomsburg Area HS is 148th of 618 and Central Columbia MS is 108th of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).