Bloomsburg Area HS vs Central Columbia SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high 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 SHS
Bloomsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
601 students
| Measure | Bloomsburg Area HS Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania | Central Columbia SHS Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #148 of 618 | #52 of 618 |
| National rank | #1954 of 16,910 | #595 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 362 | 601 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 601 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.3% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 87% |
| city | Bloomsburg | Bloomsburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Columbia SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.5 vs 75.9).
- •Central Columbia SHS does better on math proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Central Columbia SHS does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Central Columbia SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 45.3%).
- •Central Columbia SHS does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 13.9).
- •Central Columbia SHS is the larger school with 601 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 SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Central Columbia SHS ranks higher (85.5 vs 75.9 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 Bloomsburg Area HS and Central Columbia SHS?
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 SHS: 601. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bloomsburg Area HS and Central Columbia SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Bloomsburg Area HS is 148th of 618 and Central Columbia SHS is 52nd of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).