Columbia Ridge Elementary vs Ephrata High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Ridge Elementary
Ephrata · Public elementary · Grades K–4
480 students
Ephrata High School
Ephrata · Public high · Grades 9–12
886 students
| Measure | Columbia Ridge Elementary Ephrata, Washington | Ephrata High School Ephrata, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #660 of 1,154 | #223 of 333 |
| National rank | #22552 of 50,301 | #9449 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 480 | 886 |
| Enrollment | 480 | 886 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 60.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 36% |
| city | Ephrata | Ephrata |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.7 vs 46.0).
- •Columbia Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 36%).
- •Ephrata High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Ephrata High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.4% vs 62.7%).
- •Columbia Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 20.6).
- •Ephrata High School is the larger school with 886 students compared with 480.
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 Ridge Elementary better than Ephrata High School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Ridge Elementary ranks higher (53.7 vs 46.0 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 Ridge Elementary and Ephrata High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Ephrata and Ephrata in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Ridge Elementary: 480. Ephrata High School: 886. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Ridge Elementary and Ephrata High School rank in Washington?
Columbia Ridge Elementary is 660th of 1,154 and Ephrata High School is 223rd of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).