Columbia HS vs Farmdale El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia HS
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
397 students
Farmdale El Sch
Mount Joy · Public elementary · Grades K–6
489 students
| Measure | Columbia HS Columbia, Pennsylvania | Farmdale El Sch Mount Joy, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #397 of 618 | #817 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #7392 of 16,910 | #19353 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 397 | 489 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 489 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 60% |
| city | Columbia | Mount Joy |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Farmdale El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 53.7).
- •Farmdale El Sch does better on math proficiency (60% vs 42%).
- •Farmdale El Sch does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 57%).
- •Farmdale El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.7).
- •Farmdale El Sch is the larger school with 489 students compared with 397.
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 HS better than Farmdale El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Farmdale El Sch ranks higher (58.3 vs 53.7 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 HS and Farmdale El Sch?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Mount Joy in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia HS: 397. Farmdale El Sch: 489. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia HS and Farmdale El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Columbia HS is 397th of 618 and Farmdale El Sch is 817th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).