Columbus Middle vs Fall River Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus Middle
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 6–8
241 students
Fall River Elementary
Fall River · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
231 students
| Measure | Columbus Middle Columbus, Wisconsin | Fall River Elementary Fall River, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #167 of 359 | #391 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #6165 of 15,369 | #16511 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 241 | 231 |
| Enrollment | 241 | 231 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.8% | 29.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 57% |
| city | Columbus | Fall River |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fall River Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.4 vs 56.8).
- •Fall River Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Columbus Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Fall River Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.4% vs 32.8%).
- •Fall River Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.4).
- •Columbus Middle is the larger school with 241 students compared with 231.
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 Fall River Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fall River Elementary ranks higher (62.4 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 Fall River Elementary?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Fall River in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Middle: 241. Fall River Elementary: 231. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Middle and Fall River Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Columbus Middle is 167th of 359 and Fall River Elementary is 391st of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).