Columbus Middle vs Discovery Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 208 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus Middle
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 6–8
241 students
Discovery Charter School
Columbus · Charter elementary · Grades K–3
71 students
| Measure | Columbus Middle Columbus, Wisconsin | Discovery Charter School Columbus, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #167 of 359 | #423 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #6165 of 15,369 | #17579 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 241 | 71 |
| Enrollment | 241 | 71 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.8% | 23.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 44.5% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 56.8).
- •Discovery Charter School does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 39%).
- •Discovery Charter School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 48%).
- •Discovery Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.9% vs 32.8%).
- •Columbus Middle does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.2).
- •Columbus Middle is the larger school with 241 students compared with 71.
- •Columbus Middle 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 Middle better than Discovery Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Charter School ranks higher (60.9 vs 56.8 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 Middle and Discovery Charter School?
About 208 m in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Middle: 241. Discovery Charter School: 71. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Middle and Discovery Charter School rank in Wisconsin?
Columbus Middle is 167th of 359 and Discovery Charter School is 423rd of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).