Central Columbia SHS vs Memorial El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 7.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Columbia SHS
Bloomsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
601 students
Memorial El Sch
Bloomsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
405 students
| Measure | Central Columbia SHS Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania | Memorial El Sch Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #52 of 618 | #922 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #595 of 16,910 | #22237 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 601 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29% | 66.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 37% |
| city | Bloomsburg | Bloomsburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Columbia SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.5 vs 54.2).
- •Central Columbia SHS does better on math proficiency (87% vs 37%).
- •Central Columbia SHS does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 61%).
- •Central Columbia SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 66.9%).
- •Memorial El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.7).
- •Central Columbia SHS is the larger school with 601 students compared with 405.
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 Central Columbia SHS better than Memorial El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Central Columbia SHS ranks higher (85.5 vs 54.2 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 Central Columbia SHS and Memorial El Sch?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Bloomsburg and Bloomsburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Columbia SHS: 601. Memorial El Sch: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Columbia SHS and Memorial El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Central Columbia SHS is 52nd of 618 and Memorial El Sch is 922nd of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).