Columbia Central High School vs Northfield Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Tennessee, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Central High School
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,401 students
Northfield Academy
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
74 students
| Measure | Columbia Central High School Columbia, Tennessee | Northfield Academy Columbia, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #269 of 321 | – |
| National rank | #16738 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,401 | 74 |
| Enrollment | 1,401 | 74 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | – |
| Math proficiency | 7% | – |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Central High School is the larger school with 1,401 students compared with 74.
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 Central High School better than Northfield Academy?
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 Columbia Central High School and Northfield Academy?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Central High School: 1,401. Northfield Academy: 74. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Central High School and Northfield Academy rank in Tennessee?
Columbia Central High School is 269th of 321 and Northfield Academy is unranked among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).