Columbia Central High School vs Whitthorne Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 395 m 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
Whitthorne Middle School
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 5–8
951 students
| Measure | Columbia Central High School Columbia, Tennessee | Whitthorne Middle School Columbia, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #269 of 321 | #268 of 307 |
| National rank | #16738 of 16,910 | #15313 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 1,401 | 951 |
| Enrollment | 1,401 | 951 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 13% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (7.8 vs 5.0).
- •Whitthorne Middle School does better on math proficiency (13% vs 7%).
- •Columbia Central High School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 18%).
- •Columbia Central High School is the larger school with 1,401 students compared with 951.
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 Whitthorne Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Central High School ranks higher (7.8 vs 5.0 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 Whitthorne Middle School?
About 395 m in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Central High School: 1,401. Whitthorne Middle School: 951. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Central High School and Whitthorne Middle School rank in Tennessee?
Columbia Central High School is 269th of 321 and Whitthorne Middle School is 268th of 307 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).