Columbus High vs Discovery Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 949 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus High
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
383 students
Discovery Charter School
Columbus · Charter elementary · Grades K–3
71 students
| Measure | Columbus High Columbus, Wisconsin | Discovery Charter School Columbus, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #179 of 446 | #423 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #8969 of 16,910 | #17579 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 383 | 71 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 71 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.4% | 23.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 44.5% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 47.8).
- •Discovery Charter School does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 22%).
- •Discovery Charter School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 42%).
- •Columbus High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.4% vs 23.9%).
- •Columbus High does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.2).
- •Columbus High is the larger school with 383 students compared with 71.
- •Columbus High is a public school while Discovery Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Columbus High better than Discovery Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Charter School ranks higher (60.9 vs 47.8 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 Columbus High and Discovery Charter School?
About 949 m in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus High: 383. Discovery Charter School: 71. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus High and Discovery Charter School rank in Wisconsin?
Columbus High is 179th of 446 and Discovery Charter School is 423rd of 1,069 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).