Columbia Junior High School vs Fife High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 838 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Junior High School
Tacoma · Public other · Grades 8–9
619 students
Fife High School
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 10–12
885 students
| Measure | Columbia Junior High School Tacoma, Washington | Fife High School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #146 of 333 |
| National rank | – | #6654 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades 8–9 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 619 | 885 |
| Enrollment | 619 | 885 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.7% | 49.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 42% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fife High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •Fife High School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 54%).
- •Fife High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.9% vs 56.7%).
- •Columbia Junior High School does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 23.3).
- •Fife High School is the larger school with 885 students compared with 619.
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 Junior High School better than Fife High School?
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 Junior High School and Fife High School?
About 838 m in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Junior High School: 619. Fife High School: 885. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Junior High School and Fife High School rank in Washington?
Columbia Junior High School is unranked and Fife High School is 146th of 333 among other schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).