Columbia Central High School vs Signal Mountain Middle/High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Tennessee, United States, 163 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
Signal Mountain Middle/High School
Signal Mountain · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,396 students
| Measure | Columbia Central High School Columbia, Tennessee | Signal Mountain Middle/High School Signal Mountain, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | #269 of 321 | #14 of 321 |
| National rank | #16738 of 16,910 | #4250 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,401 | 1,396 |
| Enrollment | 1,401 | 1,396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 59% |
| city | Columbia | Signal Mountain |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Signal Mountain Middle/High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.2 vs 7.8).
- •Signal Mountain Middle/High School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 7%).
- •Signal Mountain Middle/High School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 26%).
- •Columbia Central High School is the larger school with 1,401 students compared with 1,396.
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 Signal Mountain Middle/High School?
On the Success Index (US), Signal Mountain Middle/High School ranks higher (66.2 vs 7.8 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 Central High School and Signal Mountain Middle/High School?
About 163 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Signal Mountain in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Central High School: 1,401. Signal Mountain Middle/High School: 1,396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Central High School and Signal Mountain Middle/High School rank in Tennessee?
Columbia Central High School is 269th of 321 and Signal Mountain Middle/High School is 14th of 321 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).