Columbia Heights Elementary vs R A Long High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Heights Elementary
Longview · Public elementary · Grades K–5
331 students
R A Long High School
Longview · Public high · Grades 9–12
926 students
| Measure | Columbia Heights Elementary Longview, Washington | R A Long High School Longview, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #698 of 1,154 | #247 of 333 |
| National rank | #23955 of 50,301 | #10395 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 331 | 926 |
| Enrollment | 331 | 926 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.7% | 63.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 33% |
| city | Longview | Longview |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.7 vs 42.3).
- •Columbia Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- •R A Long High School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 52%).
- •Columbia Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.7% vs 63.8%).
- •Columbia Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 21.5).
- •R A Long High School is the larger school with 926 students compared with 331.
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 Heights Elementary better than R A Long High School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Heights Elementary ranks higher (51.7 vs 42.3 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 Heights Elementary and R A Long High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Longview and Longview in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Heights Elementary: 331. R A Long High School: 926. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Heights Elementary and R A Long High School rank in Washington?
Columbia Heights Elementary is 698th of 1,154 and R A Long High School is 247th of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).