Columbus Middle vs Unity Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Wisconsin, United States, 363 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
Unity Middle
Balsam Lake · Public middle · Grades 5–8
238 students
| Measure | Columbus Middle Columbus, Wisconsin | Unity Middle Balsam Lake, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #167 of 359 | #282 of 359 |
| National rank | #6165 of 15,369 | #9521 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 241 | 238 |
| Enrollment | 241 | 238 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.8% | 50.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 30% |
| city | Columbus | Balsam Lake |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbus Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.8 vs 41.4).
- •Columbus Middle does better on math proficiency (39% vs 30%).
- •Columbus Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 37%).
- •Columbus Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.8% vs 50.4%).
- •Unity Middle does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.4).
- •Columbus Middle is the larger school with 241 students compared with 238.
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 Unity Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Columbus Middle ranks higher (56.8 vs 41.4 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 Unity Middle?
About 363 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Balsam Lake in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Middle: 241. Unity Middle: 238. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Middle and Unity Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Columbus Middle is 167th of 359 and Unity Middle is 282nd of 359 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).